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Oct 20, 2026 1 hr 4 min

How The Brain Perceives Time_ with David Eagleman

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Description:How does the human brain perceive time, and why can a few seconds sometimes feel like an eternity while hours seem to pass in the blink of an eye? In this fascinating episode, neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the science behind our perception of time and how the brain constructs our experience of reality.Discover how memory, attention, emotions, and sensory information influence our internal sense of time. Learn why frightening or unexpected experiences can feel slower, how our perception of time changes as we grow older, and what neuroscience reveals about the relationship between the brain and our everyday experiences.Join David Eagleman on an engaging journey into neuroscience, human consciousness, and the mysteries of the mind.Tags:#DavidEagleman #BrainScience #Neuroscience #TimePerception #HumanBrain #SciencePodcast #Psychology #HumanMind #Consciousness #BrainResearch #CognitiveScience #Perception #TimeAndSpace #NeuroscienceResearch #MindAndBrain #ScientificDiscovery #HumanBehavior #Science #Podcast #BrainFunction

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