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The Science of Success

The Hard Truth About Psychology, Learning New Skills, & Making Mistakes with Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke

Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss time perception, the decline of memory with age, the power of accumulated wisdom, debunking the Mozart effect, the critical role of sleep in memory and emotional well-being, and the importance of scheduling happiness and meaningful conversations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Perception of time speeds up as we age due to decreased novelty and memorable experiences.
  • Positive attitude towards memory and engaging in stimulating activities can counteract the effects of memory decline.

Deep dives

As we age, time appears to speed up due to changes in our perception

As we age, our perception of time changes, making it feel like time is speeding up. This is due to a combination of factors. Firstly, the proportion of time that a year represents in our overall life decreases as we get older. Additionally, our lives become more routine, leading to fewer novel and memorable experiences. This lack of new experiences makes it harder to distinguish between events and causes time to appear to pass more quickly. However, actively seeking out new experiences and creating landmarks in our lives can help slow down our perception of time.

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