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Why do we have different senses of time?
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Expert Answer
Time perception varies with: age (time feels faster as we get older—proportionality theory and fewer novel experiences), emotional state (fear slows time; fun speeds it), attention (boredom slows; engagement speeds), body temperature, and drugs. The brain doesn't have a precise 'clock' for subjective time.
Key Insight
Time perception varies with: age (time feels faster as we get older—proportionality theory and fewer novel experiences), emotional state (fear slows time; fun speeds it), attention (boredom slows; engagement speeds), body temperature, and drugs.
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