From: Why Does Time Feel Like It Speeds Up as We Get Older?
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Some people think that time speeding up as we age is linked to spiritual or metaphysical reasons. For example, some believe that as our soul grows, we lose track of earthly time. Others say our energy changes frequency and that affects time perception. These ideas are less studied but show how mysterious time can feel.

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Supporting arguments

  • Spiritual growth changes time awareness.
  • Energy and consciousness might affect time feeling.
  • Time is more than just physical measurement.
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Older adults process information more slowly, which may alter their experience of time.
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As we age, each year is a smaller fraction of our total life, making time feel faster.
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New and unusual experiences make time feel like it lasts longer.
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