From: Why Does Time Feel Like It Speeds Up as We Get Older?
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Scientists see the speeding up of time with age as a mix of brain function and memory. Our brains pay more attention to new things and slow down when things get routine. Memory plays a big role because more memories make time feel longer when we look back. Also, how we measure time in our heads changes. It’s a mix of biology and psychology.

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  • New experiences create more detailed memories.
  • Brain processing speed changes with age.
  • Time perception depends on memory and attention.
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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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