Unsupervised Learning Magnifying Time
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Oct 14, 2025 Explore how novelty and attention can stretch our perception of time. Discover why memories from childhood feel longer than those from adulthood. Hear about techniques like meditation that can enhance awareness and slow down our experience of time. Learn how distractions can rob us of the present moment. Practical tips focus on integrating novelty and creative pursuits into daily life to enrich experiences. Finally, find out how mindful living can transform fleeting moments into lasting memories.
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Novelty And Attention Stretch Time
- Novelty and focused attention slow subjective time and make experiences feel longer.
- Patterned routines and distraction compress time and make years vanish quickly.
Why Childhood Lasts And Adulthood Flies
- Childhood feels long because everything is new and commands our attention.
- Adulthood often shifts to autopilot, reducing novelty and accelerating perceived time.
Two Modes Of Living: Aware Vs. Hijacked
- Awareness and being hijacked are two primary modes of living that shape experience.
- In aware mode attention is alive and the ordinary becomes extraordinary, unlike the hijacked state.