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David Eagleman: A neuroscientist discusses time, perception and consciousness

Into the Magic Shop

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The Effects of Memory on Time Estimation

In the case of judging how long something took, it's all about how much memory you've laid down. Your brain has a lot more activity with the new thing and so the new thing seems to have lasted longer. An example of this is the stopped clock illusion where you glance at a clock on the wall.

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