From: Why Does Time Feel Like It Speeds Up As You Get Older?
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Different cultures view time in unique ways. Some see time as a cycle, others as a straight line. In cultures that focus on the present moment, time might not feel like it speeds up as much. Cultural habits like taking breaks, celebrating milestones, or slowing down life can change how people experience time passing.

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Supporting arguments

  • Cultural rituals affect time awareness.
  • Languages express time differently, influencing perception.
  • Social pace of life impacts time feeling.
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