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164. Time Slipping By? Make Choices That Give You the Best Stories with John K. Coyle
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You know how it can sometimes feel like time is relentlessly speeding by? Well it turns out, we can control that feeling, and even slow things down to the “savoring pace,” if we learn a little about how our brains work. John K. Coyle is an expert in how we perceive time, and his insights can help us live far richer lives, hour by hour. “When life gives you choices, choose the one that gives you the best stories.” That’s just one of the many uplifting ah-ha moments (based on science) from this wonderful episode.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome 02:39 – The Power of Unique Experiences 07:11 – Memory, Emotion, and Time Perception 12:27 – Designing Life's Memorable Moments 15:06 – Break 17:21 – The Science of Time Perception 21:41 – Embracing Risk and Uncertainty 28:24 – The Role of Crisis in Storytelling 32:55 – The Science of Memory and Flow State 39:49 – Time-Dilated Experiences 46:17 – Technology's Impact on Time and Relationships 49:59 – Leveraging Experiences Over Material Possessions 53:49 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways
190 episodes
Manage episode 393112279 series 3497921
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube!
You know how it can sometimes feel like time is relentlessly speeding by? Well it turns out, we can control that feeling, and even slow things down to the “savoring pace,” if we learn a little about how our brains work. John K. Coyle is an expert in how we perceive time, and his insights can help us live far richer lives, hour by hour. “When life gives you choices, choose the one that gives you the best stories.” That’s just one of the many uplifting ah-ha moments (based on science) from this wonderful episode.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome 02:39 – The Power of Unique Experiences 07:11 – Memory, Emotion, and Time Perception 12:27 – Designing Life's Memorable Moments 15:06 – Break 17:21 – The Science of Time Perception 21:41 – Embracing Risk and Uncertainty 28:24 – The Role of Crisis in Storytelling 32:55 – The Science of Memory and Flow State 39:49 – Time-Dilated Experiences 46:17 – Technology's Impact on Time and Relationships 49:59 – Leveraging Experiences Over Material Possessions 53:49 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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