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Brain Rot: The Decay of the Mind in the Digital Age explores the devastating consequences of overexposure to technology and its impact on human mental, cognitive, and spiritual health. Throughout its pages, the author unpacks how dependence on digital devices, constant stimulation, and the pursuit of external validation are eroding our deepest capacities-such as concentration, symbolic thinking, and the connection to the divine and to nature. The concept of Brain Rot refers to the progressive deterioration of the human mind, caused by the constant invasion of superficial stimuli and the lack of space for silence, reflection, and contemplation. This phenomenon manifests in various cognitive and emotional disturbances, including fragmentation of the self, emotional desensitization, and the acceleration of time perception-all of which reduce our ability to live fully and consciously. The book is divided into four parts that address both the diagnosis and the solution to Brain Rot. Part One, The Anatomy of Brain Rot, explains how the biological and psychological effects of technology alter the brain, especially key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are responsible for motivation and well-being. It also examines how the ongoing flood of information and constant digital connection fragment our minds, leaving us unable to think deeply and creatively. In Part Two, The Projection of Brain Rot, a timeline is laid out showing how this decay begins with functional disruptions in early childhood, extends through the creation of a culture of dissociation in adolescence, and culminates in an era of artificialized minds-where the human capacity to think, feel, and connect is severely compromised. Part Three, Restoration: Rebuilding What Digital Noise Dissolves, offers strategies and practical solutions to reverse the effects of Brain Rot. Through neuroplasticity and restorative exercises, the book proposes methods to regenerate neural networks, fostering deep attention, inner silence, and meditation. It also emphasizes the importance of conscious and healthy technology use, promoting a slow approach that favors genuine connection and mental peace. Finally, Part Four, Toward a Future of Clarity: Education, Family, and Community, proposes a necessary cultural shift to counteract Brain Rot. It advocates for an education system that teaches resistance to constant digital stimulation and fosters environments where slowness, reflection, and depth are prioritized. Families and communities play a crucial role in protecting the mental health of future generations by creating sanctuaries of awareness that encourage reconnection with the sacred, with nature, and with inner peace. Throughout the book, the author challenges us to question the path our digitalized society is taking and invites us to make conscious decisions that can restore clarity, lucidity, and depth in our lives. Brain Rot not only diagnoses the problem-it offers a roadmap to spiritual and cognitive recovery, envisioning the rebirth of a humanity that is more aware, healthier, and profoundly connected to itself and the world around it. Jorge is a physician and writer dedicated to exploring the effects of artificial intelligence and digital hyperconnection on the brain, the soul, and human consciousness. His perspective weaves together science, spirituality, and anthropology with a deep sensitivity to silence, nature, and the eternal dimension of the human being.

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Jorge Raigosa es médico, pensador independiente y autor de obras que integran ciencia, espiritualidad y conciencia contemporánea. Con una mirada crítica y compasiva, explora los efectos de la era digital sobre la mente humana, el alma y la sociedad. Su trabajo combina conocimientos de neurociencia, física cuántica, tradición contemplativa y análisis cultural, con el propósito de inspirar una transformación interior profunda y coherente. Además de Del Brain Rot a Mente Clara, ha publicado libros como Roots of Serenity y EL Mensaje Silencioso De los Dientes y otros Jorge dedica su vida a cultivar el silencio interior, el discernimiento espiritual y la lucidez en tiempos de sobrecarga informativa

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