Essay Synopsis
~3 min original read (402 words)
Time Compression and Frame Rates
By Tae-Sik • Published May 17, 2024
Core Thesis & Overview
Perceived time is a flexible construct. The brain acts as a recorder, using high frame rates for novel stimuli to stretch subjective time, and compressing routine events to save energy. To combat the rapid time compression of adulthood, we must seek novelty and emotional engagement to force higher recording rates.
Key Takeaways & Analysis
The passage of time is a fascinating perception of reality. The way our mind interprets the "experience" of time is truly mysterious. Our perception of time's passage is not a constant, but a flexible construct shaped by our unconscious engagement. Your brain is a recording device. When experiencing novel stimuli, like those encountered during travel, […]