Chances are, you’re not going to read this article all the way through. So we’ll get right to the point.

The average attention span of humans has decreased to eight seconds, which is one second shorter than that of a goldfish.

The average attention span of humans in 2000 was 12 seconds.

A study by Microsoft shows that digital lifestyles are decreasing Canadian attention spans. Two-thirds of people use social media for news and half of Canadians automatically reach for their phone when nothing is occupying their attention, the study says.

If you made it this far, congratulate yourself. Goldfish have nothing on you!