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The Psychology of Time Perception
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12:34 - 16:23 (03:49)

Our perception of time is shaped by our memories of any given unit of time, which is why time seems to go by faster as we age. This is because we form fewer new memories as we repeat the same routine over and over again, making time seem to fly by.

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Our perception of time is shaped by how many memories we have of any given unit of time, meaning the more memories we create, the slower time feels.
12:34 - 15:02 (02:28)
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Time
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Our perception of time is shaped by how many memories we have of any given unit of time, meaning the more memories we create, the slower time feels.

Chapter
The Psychology of Time Perception
Episode
#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The longer we engage in a daily routine, the more we become accustomed to it, and eventually, it becomes meaningless and automatic.
15:02 - 16:23 (01:20)
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Routine
Summary

The longer we engage in a daily routine, the more we become accustomed to it, and eventually, it becomes meaningless and automatic.

Chapter
The Psychology of Time Perception
Episode
#079 - Laura Vanderkam - Why Does Time Pass More Quickly As You Get Older?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom