Kim Kardashian’s brain scan in a recent episode The Kardashians It quickly turned into the latest debate on the Internet.
After a specialist pointed out “reduced activity” in her frontal lobe, which he clarified was not linked to Alzheimer’s or major mental health issues, Kim still seemed angry. He immediately responded, “That can’t be […] I plan to really figure it out because I won’t be able to do it this summer.”
What the doctor said to Kim
Dr. has scanned many members of the Kardashian family in past seasons. Daniel Amen walked him through the results. He said she did not show symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease and that she did not appear “extremely stressed, anxious and depressed”.
However, he pointed to “holes” in the scan which he described as markers of “low activity”. She added, “The front part of your brain is less active than it should be,” and explained that this can make stress management difficult as she prepares for the California bar exam.
Kardashian already mentioned in a previous episode that a prenuvo scan discovered an aneurysm that had been in her brain for years. She recalled asking specialists what could have caused the rupture, and the doctors reportedly said, “Just stress.” He linked the issue to his bar exam workload and the lingering stress of his 2022 divorce.
Online reactions to Kim’s news
Once the episode aired, many viewers commented on social media, and their posts shaped a wide range of theories. Some people have opinions about the strategy of the media.
For example, @EmeryEXP posted a claim that the story could set the stage for a future technology tie-in, writing that it could get him Neurolink and then pass the bar to prove “it works.”
@eitherwayitgoes had the same theory, writing, “Wait until everyone knows this is just a soft launch to start partnering with Neuralink (or another similar AI brain chip company).”
Meanwhile, @thejrney echoed that claim and said, “This sh*t writes itself.”
“Is she laying the groundwork for the Neuralink deal,” wrote @tyleroakley.
Others pushed for the science behind his scans. @curryinahurry22 wrote, “Neuroscientist here. You literally cannot have ‘low brain activity’ in your frontal lobe without being lobotomized.” They argued that the interpretation sounded wrong. @spookistan then weighed in on private clinics that offer “poorly clear scans” and @curryinahurry22 replied that such places “take advantage of people with loads of money who travel to any end of the earth to ‘optimize’ their health.”
Others added their own humor. @437II joked, “Imagine paying a doctor because you’re dumb.” Others questioned why she shared the moment, with @fyeahceko asking, “Why did she reveal herself so late 😭”
Still, some commentators urged caution. @_hateade pointed to the low frontal lobe activity information and wrote, “Not to defend her but that doesn’t mean she’s stupid.”
Likewise, @YaoiYarnYearner reminded people that competent insults were unnecessary. They said, “What was found on his scan has nothing to do with intelligence. It’s something that can happen to anyone under stress and is often reversible.”
Additionally, some people online blamed the effects on chronic health stress or possibly COVID instead. As @steves_beebs suggested, this “could be brain damage expected from multiple covid infections (or Lyme disease).”
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