1. How would you define brain-rot in your own words? Do you think it’s real? Why or why not?
2. What are some warning signs you’ve noticed when your mind feels “foggy” or less sharp?
3. What’s the difference between passive consumption (scrolling, watching) and active self-education (reading, practising, reflecting)?
4. How do you pick good sources when you decide to learn something new? What criteria matter to you?
5. Which learning habits have helped you the most (or harmed you)?
6. How can you build a sustainable self-education routine without it feeling like a chore?
7. Have you ever started learning something, lost motivation, and quit? What happened?
8. If you had to choose one “learning challenge” for the next month (topic + time), what would it be and why?