Join host Joe Garner in this episode of “Ok Now You Know,” where he explores a question that has puzzled many: Why does time seem to pass faster as we age? This common experience is dissected through various scientific and psychological lenses, providing a comprehensive understanding of our perception of time.

In this riveting episode, Joe delves into the proportionality theory, explaining that our perception of time changes because each year becomes a smaller fraction of our life as we grow older. He highlights the impact of memory marking on our perception, noting that as we age, we experience fewer ‘firsts,’ which affects our sense of time. Discover how routine and repetition in adult life may contribute to the feeling that days and weeks blend into each other and seem to fly by. Joe also discusses the neurological aspects of aging, explaining how the brain’s processing speed diminishes over time, leading us to perceive time as moving faster. Lastly, the episode covers how the stress and busyness of adult life influence this perception, making it seem as though time is rushing past us.