Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Academic group think, free speech norms, and the psychology of time (with Anne Wilson)
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Feb 21, 2024 Anne Wilson, a social psychology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, delves into the intricate layers of personal identity and memory. She explores how our perceptions of psychological time shape our narratives and influence our future perspectives. The discussion covers the nuances of free speech in academia, addressing political biases and the importance of diverse viewpoints. Wilson also highlights the psychological implications of historical injustices and the ethical responsibility to foster inclusivity in academic discourse.
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Subjective Time
- Psychological time differs from clock time, impacting how we experience events.
- Events feel more relevant when subjectively perceived as closer, regardless of actual time.
Memory Telescoping
- Memory telescoping makes distant events feel closer and recent events feel further.
- We reconstruct dates based on memory cues, not stored dates, leading to inaccuracies.
Keeping a Timeline
- Keep a personal timeline to improve your sense of time and create a life history.
- External sources like social media can help verify and contextualize memories.
