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Illusions of Time

Offered By: Vsauce via YouTube

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Time Perception Courses History Courses Psychology Courses Neuroscience Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating concept of time perception in this thought-provoking video. Delve into chronological illusions, the conceptual comparison heuristic, and construal level theory. Examine how age affects our perception of time passing, and discover intriguing historical facts that challenge common assumptions. Investigate the protagonist syndrome, chrono saunter, and the TV paradox. Learn about prospective and retrospective timing, and how isolation impacts our sense of time. Reflect on the nature of historical consciousness and social acceleration. Engage with captivating visuals, including archive footage and MRI clips, while enjoying a carefully curated soundtrack that enhances the viewing experience.

Syllabus

Introduction
chronological illusions
conceptual comparison heuristic
construal level heuristic
protagonist syndrome
chrono saunder
time travel
tv paradox


Taught by

Vsauce

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