Egyptians are Losing Patience in the Age of Social Media

Дата публикации: 13-10-2026 14:18:38

In 2004, an office worker could sit with a single task for roughly two and a half minutes before glancing away. Today, that same worker lasts an average of 47 seconds before switching his or her attention, according to a 2023 University of California study that documented over two decades of workplace observation. The change is also noticeable in daily life, not just in the office. Haneen Ibrahim, 21, a university student, notices the change when she tries to undertake a task she once found easy.   “I used to be able to read a book for hours on end. I used to be so bored that I would pick up a pencil and start drawing,” Ibrahim said. “Now when I try to do that, I feel restless and impatient.” The University of California study, drawn from field studies that began in 2003 using stopwatches and clipboards and evolved into large-scale digital tracking, has become a shorthand for a broader affliction, which is the erosion of follow-through. In an age full of interruption, staying focused for an hour or two on one task, be it reading a book, engaging in conversation,Continue reading "Egyptians are Losing Patience in the Age of Social Media"
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