We are already in the second week of June and 2024 is almost half over. Commenting on how fast time flies as we age is a cliché, but also a fact.
As you know I am a man of science and constantly seeking to explain the mysteries of the Universe. Having watched and re-watched all twelve seasons of The Big Bang Theory I have more than a smattering of knowledge of theoretical physics. Therefore I am certain Robert Ornstein’s cognitive theory is, in fact, the best explanation.
As we age we experience fewer novel experiences which, in turn, means fewer new memories, thus accelerating our perception of time. So it is not time that speeds up but how we perceive it. Additionally, the slowing of our brain’s metabolic processes as we age could also contribute to the feeling of time speeding up.
But get hungry and the last 30 minutes before dinner seems interminable…or is it just me?