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Engineer finds slow vacation with math, physics, and books eases brainrot
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A software engineer describes how a two-week slow vacation spent reading and doing math and physics exercises helped counteract the mental fog from constant distraction and AI use.
This personal account highlights a common concern among engineers about cognitive decline from over-reliance on AI and constant digital stimulation. It suggests that deliberate offline activities like math and reading might offer some relief, though the author admits it's not a complete fix. Since it's a single anecdote, it should be taken as one data point rather than a proven solution.
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The author noticed his thinking became slower and lazier after years of software engineering, worsened by AI and easy access to dopamine.
During a two-week vacation, he read several books and started working through calculus and physics textbooks, finding it mentally engaging.
He plans to continue learning math and physics as a hobby, though he's unsure how it will affect his career given the fuzziness of software engineering roles.
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