Last night, I sat down to write this blog when my phone buzzed. I tried to ignore it by muting my phone and telling myself I would look at it later, but I couldn’t resist. My intention was just to open it, respond to a few texts, and then go back to writing. Next thing I knew, an hour had passed, lost to scrolling through different apps and fulfilling my need for stimulation.

Is doomscrolling ruining our attention spans? We consume so much media in 10–20 second clips that it becomes harder and harder to concentrate on anything less stimulating.

Simple tasks that aren’t instantly rewarding feel impossible to complete. Students struggle to pay attention to lectures or to read long pieces of writing.

We have the option to scroll aimlessly, constantly fluctuating our emotions—but in real life, this option doesn’t exist. That’s why we so often give in to our addiction.

Our concentration skills are rapidly decreasing. In the future, the real world may feel too understimulating for us. At what point does “brain rot” become irreversible? And how soon will it come?

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The original meaning of Psychology was the “study of the soul.” Now, through time, it has been twisted and turned into the study of the human mind. You sit in class as a bearded man is preaching to you, the functions of the mind and brain, your conscious and subconscious, that you have no control over. But how? How can my mind and soul be controlled without my knowledge? What is making me remain seated to write, and what is making you read and listen to me blab about nonsense that you don’t have a care for? Is that the unknown subconscious, is that my subconscious? The study of the mind and soul, yet you and I have no idea of the unknown. Psychology is the study of behavior and how the mind functions. Each branch that you explore has a deeper meaning than it portrays; all of that living inside the brain attached to your neck, surrounded by nerves and flesh, and muscle, and hard, spongy bone protecting those branches. The original meaning, “study of the soul,” is so close to yet so far from the science of Psychology.

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Ever since I started math in elementary school its always been my least favorite subject. Something about it makes it the hardest subject to learn for me. Some people make math look simple but when I try I fail and make it seem difficult. Math is different from other subjects because you cant write a story or learn a verb, you have to substitute letters for numbers, memorize formulas, and measure shapes. Exams in math are more difficult than other exams because there is often only one right answer for each problem. I can enjoy math sometimes when I start to understand the topic and it becomes simple to complete, but when the class moves into a different unit I get lost again. Even though I don’t enjoy math it’s important for many jobs and it helps to understand the world better. The only concept I find confusing about math are the formulas, they are supposed to make math easier to solve but formulas make solving problems more confusing than it needs to be. An academic subject I actually do enjoy is writing creatively because there isn’t one specific right answer and I think it helps to become a more creative person.

I do enjoy summer, but fall will always be my favorite. People often tie joy to summer–the longer days, tanned skin, and a feeling of endless freedom. But for me, summer triggers a sense of impending doom. The constant expectation of making it “the best one yet”, and the never-ending worry of what’s to come next.

Fall is calm and steady. Cozy clothes are a necessity and I can stay inside without feeling guilty for missing out on the high UV rays, or social events. There is always something special to look forward to: Holidays, winter break, tasty food, and familiar traditions. Whereas with summer, I dread beginning the school year, giving farewells to faraway friends, and saying goodbye to my sweet freedom.

Although Fall doesn’t give you blazing heat, it somehow feels warmer. No matter how old I grow, where I am, or who I’m with, it will always feel nostalgic. I get giddy just thinking about the feeling of the crisp air and the dark nights. Fall asks nothing of you–It lets you breathe. No fuss, no pressure–just fall.  

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The Twilight Zone serves as one of my favorite television series of all time due to its disturbing psychological horror atmosphere, its exploration of morality, and its thought-provoking social commentary, which often proved to be well ahead of its time. But by far, what I and most fans of the show are most drawn to are its brilliant use of ironic twists. The series is acclaimed for its clever and unexpected twist endings that not only shock the audience to their core but also leave them reflecting on the deeper themes and implications.

While modern horror works, such as those directed by M. Night Shyamalan, often rely on a shocking twist, the 20-minute run time of The Twilight Zone ensures its signature impactful delivery, making each episode feel like a complete experience with no intention of wasting the viewer’s time. An issue with the modern reboot of The Twilight Zone in 2019 is that the episodes typically range from 40 to 60 minutes, two to three times the length of the original episodes. The prolonged runtime gives the audience more time to put together the twist, resulting in a much weaker lasting impression.

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