India, March 11 -- Short-form videos have fundamentally changed the way people consume and process information. Because of the nature of reels and shorts, viewers are now used to receiving information within seconds, often without engaging the brain in deeper processing. Both the duration (even reels are viewable at 2x speed) and the rapid pace of such content only induce surface-level thinking, not encouraging deeper reflection. When done on a daily basis, the brain becomes unfamiliar with sustained attention.ALSO READ: Neurologist shares 10 serious signs you should never ignore: From trembling hands to headaches with vomiting

The most mental energy one puts in is to switch from Instagram to YouTube/ Netflix, and call it productive. But...