Neuroscientist decodes the TikTok bottle-smashing trend
A new trend has caused a bit of a stir.
There seems to be a growing trend regarding bottles being smashed on social media.
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According to The Conversation, videos of bottles being smashed on TikTok as a trend form part of the growing autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) craze.
For some viewers on socials, it relaxes them to see bottles break. Here are some examples of the videos:
A neuroscientist has discovered using Electroencephalography (EEG), researchers have measured the brain's electrical activity as participants watch ASMR-inducing videos and report changes in their state of relaxation.
This seemingly harmless trend has sparked debates around its appeal and impact.
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ASMR evokes a relaxing, tingling sensation experienced in the scalp or the spine of the human body.
The research on ASMR is fascinating.
According to research, ASMR-addicted people may experience anxiety, and ASMR-inducing videos may help to alleviate it.
As neuroscientists like Dr. Emily Hayes would be able to dissect the cognitive processes involved as part of society, we must gain a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted nature of human behavior in the digital age.
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