Information Overload

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun an abbreviation for 'too long; didn't read', used to indicate a summary or brief explanation of a longer piece of text

  • In conclusion, the TLDR of the research paper is that the new drug showed promising results in clinical trials.
  • I didn't read the whole article, but the TLDR is that the company is merging with a larger corporation.
  • I skipped to the end and the TLDR is that they broke up because of a silly argument.
  • The TLDR of the meeting was that we need to improve communication among team members to increase productivity.

noun a newly coined term that refers to the act of continuously scrolling through negative news online, such as stories about disasters, crises, and other catastrophic events

  • Many individuals find themselves doomsurfing late at night, consuming negative news stories online.
  • I always catch myself doomsurfing when I should be going to bed.
  • I can't help but doomsurf whenever I'm feeling anxious.
  • Doomsurfing through social media can really take a toll on your mental health.