I Went Deep Into The “Attention Span World” And Here’s What I’ve Found

An evidence-based review which contradicts the narrative

Photo by Kyaw Tun on Unsplash — This bad boy might have a big head but definitely can’t watch more Netflix than you.

There are many misconceptions out there.

Some of them we hear from regular people, and sometimes, the message is being delivered by the biggest news trusts in the world.

The same is the case here.

I don’t think I’m wrong if I say it’s common knowledge that the majority of people believe our attention span is shorter than a goldfish.

In a way or another, almost everybody I know believes that.

But I am here to prove them wrong.

With facts.

So, I hope this article will shed light on this myth.

The Myth

People have a shorter attention span than a goldfish.

What I Am Going To Prove?

There is no evidence that proves people have a shorter attention span than a goldfish.

What is Attention Span?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, attention span is:

The length of time that someone can keep their thoughts and interest…