Why Does Time Seem to Speed Up When You're Old?

Time feels faster when you're older because there are fewer new experiences. Think of life as a movie, when you're a kid, every scene is new and exciting, but as you get older, the same scenes repeat over and over again. Your brain notices the changes between moments less often, so time seems to move faster.

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  1. Imagine being a kid, every day is something new. A trip to the park feels like an adventure!
  2. Now imagine being old, your daily routine stays the same, so each morning doesn’t feel different from the last.
  3. Time speeds up because you're going through fewer new experiences.

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