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That "theory" is very false (edit: at least to how we experience time in the second/now). It only applies to memory. And only then because our brain is evolved to keep us alive, not serve a completely accurate measure of time passage.
Lacking in novelty, our minds compress memory. Best explanation I've heard, and it's seemed true... years where I am not doing very much, it's just a few surface memories unless I dig. But years where I am busy as hell, it's like being overrun with memories thinking of those times. As we get older, we experience less novelty. Living in a cube, living in a rut, yes that'll make time slide by like nothing else. Avoid it at all costs.
Hmm, so if life and/or job is not exciting, the percieved time is fast?
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301344855_Time_perception_and_age
I thought there were others like this, too. I would expect one named Kairos to explain why this doesn't apply.
Oh, hm. Different definition of "perception of time".
Lies. The brain evolved to be a sophisticated blood cooling device
Found Grover Krantz' lemmy account!
Fun fact: Krantz was the originator of the so-called "running man" endurance hunting theory, but he was better-known as a firm believer in the existence of Bigfoot. Also, his skeleton (and that of his favorite dog) are on display in the Smithsonian for some reason.
The Smithsonian has a Bigfoot skeleton on display?
Right next to the very thrilling samples of wood from each state!
One of my organs is in a museum, and I do love Bigfoot stories...
You know it's absurd to believe in Bigfoot, right? It's obviously just a Yeti in a gorilla suit.
his name is darryl and he likes hugs
Pronounced "da-RILL", of course.
oh you've met!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuAAza_Yvps