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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 53 MIN

The Disappearing Years: Why Time moves faster than ever as you grow old.

from Inner Atlas—Exploring the Science of Being Human · host Ushan

Do you remember when a single summer felt endless?When waiting for your birthday seemed to take forever. When one afternoon with friends could become a memory you carried for years. And yet somehow, as we grow older, entire months disappear in what feels like the blink of an eye.Why does time seem to speed up as we age? Is life actually moving faster, or is something happening inside our minds?In this episode of InnerAtlas – The Science of Being Human, we explore the fascinating neuroscience of time perception, memory formation, novelty, attention, and why our brains experience childhood and adulthood so differently.You'll discover why new experiences seem to stretch time, why routines can make years vanish from memory, why vacations often feel longer than ordinary weeks, and how the stories we remember shape our perception of an entire lifetime.This episode isn't really about clocks.It's about memories.Because the most profound truth may be this:Life is not measured by the number of days we live.It is measured by the moments our minds choose to remember.Welcome to InnerAtlas – The Science of Being Human, where science becomes understanding, and understanding becomes calm.

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