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Movies and the Attention Span

First publishedJul 18, 14:30 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 22:38 UTC · 10m ago
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Movies and the Attention Span
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Students in film classes have trouble sitting through movies due to short attention spans.

Reported by 1 outlet The Atlantic. See all sources ↓

Students in film classes have trouble watching movies. They get distracted and check their phones. This is a problem because they are in film classes.

Why it matters

This is important because it shows how people's attention spans are changing. It also affects how we learn and enjoy movies.

In brief
Why do students in film classes have trouble watching movies?
They get distracted and check their phones.
What is the problem with students in film classes?
They have trouble sitting through movies due to short attention spans.
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The outlets frame the story as a commentary on how people's attention spans are changing, especially among young people.

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    Students in film classes have trouble watching movies due to short attention spans.

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    The AtlanticReports on changing attention spans in young people
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