The 'Our Brains Are Shrinking' meme is a satirical take on scientific reports and social observations regarding human cognitive shifts in the digital age. Often paired with images of shriveled brains or simplified 'smooth brain' illustrations, it mocks the perceived decline in intelligence caused by short-form video content, clickbait, and social media echo chambers. It functions as the spiritual reverse of the 'Expanding Brain' meme, focusing on the regression of complex thought into absurd or nonsensical behavior. Users frequently employ this template to comment on controversial public opinions, falling academic standards, or the general chaos of modern internet culture where context is often lost.