The Oxford Word of the Year, 'Brain Rot,' captures a world consumed by endless scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental burnout. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed connects the Urdu word Zavaal — meaning decline or downfall — to this modern malaise. Through the poetic imagery of setting suns and philosophical insights on life’s inevitable cycles, Zavaal helps us make sense of the cultural and personal effects of our collective 'Brain Rot.' With timeless poetry and contemporary parallels, we delve into how every decline carries the promise of renewal.
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