Why Does Time Seem to Speed Up When We're Older?

Time feels like it's going faster when we're older because our brains remember fewer new experiences. When you’re a kid, everything is new, every day is an adventure. But as you grow up, things become familiar, and your brain doesn’t have to work as hard to process them. That makes time feel like it’s moving quicker.

Imagine having a big box of toys when you're little, each one is exciting. As you get older, the same toy might not feel as special anymore, just like how days in adulthood can pass by unnoticed.

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  1. A kid sees a new toy every day, which makes time feel longer.
  2. An adult feels like their days are the same every week, so time passes faster.
  3. When you're young, each birthday is special, but when you're older, they all start to blur together.

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