The Illusion of Time: How Our Brain Warps Perception
Time feels like a constant, yet our brains interpret it in surprisingly flexible ways. Ever noticed how an hour can fly by when you're having fun but drag endlessly when you're bored? This happens because our perception of time is deeply tied to attention, novelty, and emotional state. 🔹 New Experiences Stretch TimeWhen we encounter something unfamiliar, our brain processes more details, making time feel longer. This is why childhood summers seemed endless—our young brains were con...
The Illusion of Time: How Our Brain Warps Perception
Time feels like a constant, yet our brains interpret it in surprisingly flexible ways. Ever noticed how an hour can fly by when you're having fun but drag endlessly when you're bored? This happens because our perception of time is deeply tied to attention, novelty, and emotional state. 🔹 New Experiences Stretch TimeWhen we encounter something unfamiliar, our brain processes more details, making time feel longer. This is why childhood summers seemed endless—our young brains were con...
