Logarithmic Time Perception: Why Years Feel Shorter as We Age
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Summary
The article presents the 'Logtime' hypothesis, which explains why time appears to pass more quickly as we age. The theory proposes that our perception of time is logarithmic rather than linear, meaning each year feels shorter relative to our total life experience. This follows the Weber-Fechner law of perception, where our subjective experience of time intervals is based on our current age, causing years to feel progressively shorter as we accumulate more life experience.
Key quotes
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A simple mathematical analysis shows that our time perception should be logarithmic, giving us a subjective scale of life very different from that of the calendar.
Our perception of aging seems to follow the same (Weber-Fechner) law as our perception of physical stimuli.
The Logarithmic Time Perception Hypothesis explains that time scarcer? Years getting shorter?
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