I don’t actually use TikTok or even the “sliding” function on youtube shorts, but I feel like my attention span has gotten much worse after they started getting popular. Even watching a 2 minute video feels dreadfully long, let alone a 10 or 20 minute video, so I end up watching a mostly short animation memes instead.
I noticed this the other day, I get sucked into Instagram reels and spend a lot of time just swiping, before I realize it I’m down a rabbit hole and lost track of time. I’ve found that when I try to watch a TV episode, even something that is 25ish minutes long I get distracted really easily. Sometimes even fiddling around with Instagram while watching. I’m trying to be more conscious of this but I definitely feel my attention span is getting worse.