The Myth of the 23-Minute Recovery Time After Interruptions
2025-08-24
A common claim states that recovering from work interruptions takes 23 minutes and 15 seconds. However, a frequently cited research paper doesn't support this. The author spent 20 minutes tracing the origin, finding the number comes not from the paper itself, but from several interviews with Professor Gloria Mark. While many articles cite this figure, its original source remains elusive, sparking online debate.
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