Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger
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January 8, 2025, 11:45 AM
- •Time perception can vary depending on the situation.
- •Time expansion experiences (or Tees) can occur in an accident or emergency situation.
- •Tees are also common in sport and in moments of stillness and presence.
Time seems to slow down when we're in danger or in the heat of a sports match. This is because our brains are processing more information, which makes time seem to pass more slowly. This phenomenon is called time expansion experience, and it can occur in both positive and negative situations. In some cases, time expansion can even save lives.
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