The challenge for creators is to find substance within the brevity, and the challenge for audiences is to ensure that our ability to focus deeply isn't entirely eroded by the endless stream of bite-sized distractions.
If we only consume the highlight reel, do we lose the patience required to understand complex narratives or, by extension, complex real-world issues? There is a fear that we are creating a culture that struggles with "boredom," rendering anything that isn't immediately stimulating invisible.
There is a valid critique of the TRA-small trend: