Exploring the Impact of Novelty on Time Perception
Exploring how the introduction of novelty disrupts the monotony of routine, creating memorable time markers and preventing the sensation of time slipping by unnoticed.
Transcript
chevron_right
Play full episode
chevron_right
Transcript
Episode notes
On this episode, we chat about the power of novelty—and how this one ingredient influences our perception of time and how meaningful our life feels. Topics covered include:
How novelty has affected our perception of time during the pandemic
The ways that novel moments serve as markers in time
Our brain’s “novelty bias”
How novelty, surprise, and dopamine work together
How novelty can help us build habits and memories
How to make your days more novel
“Memory sinkholes”
Who is the “Chuck Norris” of the podcast
You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!
