How long do you look at a Photograph? I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an...

Doyle Thomas Loc: Vancouver Washington ~ USA

I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an American person was 12 seconds. Today the average attention span of an American person is 8 seconds. The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Doyle Thomas wrote:

...The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

:shock: :shock: :-o :lol: :lol: :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

As to the question, if it holds my attention I can look at it for a long time and go back to learn its meaning. It can be from a few minutes to a few hours. If mine about two seconds before it hits the trash bin.

tainkc Loc: Kansas City

I forgot. What did you say?

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Doyle Thomas wrote:

I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an American person was 12 seconds. Today the average attention span of an American person is 8 seconds. The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

Glad I'm English

Lens Cap Loc: The Cold North Coast

tainkc wrote:

I forgot. What did you say?

Good one!

oldmalky Loc: West Midlands,England.

If it is one of mine could be a long time anyone else's depends how good it is

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

tainkc wrote:

I forgot. What did you say?

What did who say? :|

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Rongnongno wrote:

If mine about two seconds before it hits the trash bin.

Make that one second for mine. :mrgreen:

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Doyle Thomas wrote:

I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an American person was 12 seconds. Today the average attention span of an American person is 8 seconds. The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

I couldn't pay attention to this so I don't rremember my response

Michael66 Loc: Queens, New York

tainkc wrote:

I forgot. What did you say?

:thumbup:

Michael66 Loc: Queens, New York

Doyle Thomas wrote:

I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an American person was 12 seconds. Today the average attention span of an American person is 8 seconds. The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

I think they are measuring things incorrectly. It is a matter of what folks find interesting or boring. I realized this with my kids ( now 23 ) after spending years looking at what they do. If its something physical, they will spend hours with it. If it has to do with listening to old farts discussing the decline of mankind, they zone out and/or disappear.

One is now in law school and the other is working to get into writing in Hollywood. As a kid, the one in law school couldn't be bothered reading fiction, but if it has something to do with case law, she has to be reminded to sleep and eat.

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

for me, its how many times i go back to revisit..

n3eg Loc: West coast USA

I've always liked the photographs that the "experts" and "artists" dismiss as "too busy." These are the long telephotos down a street, the beach shots with debris washed up, crowd shots, and so on. These are viewed longer because of the multiple details.

But strangely enough, I hate Where's Waldo.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Doyle Thomas wrote:

I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an American person was 12 seconds. Today the average attention span of an American person is 8 seconds. The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

Sorry, but your post was too long. I had to move on to ...

Bobbee

Doyle Thomas wrote:

I heard something interesting on OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting) yesterday. It seems that in the year 2000 the average attention span of an American person was 12 seconds. Today the average attention span of an American person is 8 seconds. The average attention span of an American goldfish is 9 seconds.

Depends on if the picture is in the Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Edition or not.