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2024 Word of the Year
Brain Rot
Updated: 2024.12.30
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2024 Word of the Year
2024 올해의 단어
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
What are your thoughts on “Brain Rot” being chosen as the Word of the Year? Does it reflect society today?
'브레인 로트'가 올해의 단어로 선정된 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요? 이 단어가 오늘날 사회를 반영한다고 생각하시나요?
Q4
Have you ever experienced “Brain Rot”? If so, what activities or content do you think contributed to it?
‘브레인 로트’를 경험한 적이 있나요? 그렇다면 어떤 활동이나 콘텐츠가 그 원인이라고 생각하나요?
Q5
How do you manage your screen time or consumption of online content to avoid feeling mentally overstimulated?
정신적으로 과도한 자극을 받지 않기 위해 스크린 사용 시간이나 온라인 콘텐츠 소비를 어떻게 관리하고 있나요?
Q6
How do you think “Brain Rot” might influence the way people interact with technology in the future?
'브레인 로트'가 앞으로 사람들이 기술과 상호작용하는 방식에 어떤 영향을 미칠 것이라고 생각하시나요?
Q7
Henry David Thoreau used the term "Brain Rot" in 1854 to critique society’s lack of depth. How relevant do you think his concerns are today?
헨리 데이비드 소로는 1854년 사회의 깊이 부족을 비판하기 위해 “브레인 로트”라는 용어를 사용했습니다. 그의 우려가 오늘날에도 얼마나 타당하다고 생각하시나요?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
compile
to collect information from different sources and organize it into a single document or list
Example
1

The researcher compiled data from multiple studies for her report.

Example
2

He compiled a list of recommended books for the reading club.

fogginess
a state of being unclear, either literally (due to mist) or figuratively (confusion or lack of clarity)
Example
1

The fogginess of the morning made driving difficult.

Example
2

She experienced mental fogginess after staying up all night.

trivial
not important or significant
Example
1

They argued over a trivial matter during the meeting.

Example
2

Don’t worry about trivial mistakes; focus on the bigger picture.

peculiar
strange or unusual; characteristic of a particular person, place, or thing
Example
1

There’s something peculiar about the way he behaves around strangers.

Example
2

This dish has a flavor that’s peculiar to the region.

sober
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful in attitude or behavior
Example
1

After the party, he made sure to call a cab to stay sober.

Example
2

The documentary offered a sober reflection on the impact of climate change.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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