New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- If data is the new diet, we're living through an era of mental fast food. Our thumbs scroll, our eyes dart, and our minds gorge on a buffet of digital calories: tweets, reels, and algorithmic outrage. Every flick of the screen brings a new flavour-a meme, a scandal, a tragedy-and each bite is engineered for maximum stimulation and minimum reflection.

For Mumbai-based brand consultant Ingrid D'Souza, 29, the effect is subtle but cumulative. "I doomscroll a lot and lose track of time," she admits. "I don't feel inclined to read long articles anymore. If the first few lines don't grab me, I move on. Even in real life, I find myself zoning out during conversations." Keith D'Souza, 33, a creative professional based in Mu...