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One way to live 400 years is to do (and experience) 5x more things per day

This post explores a philosophical perspective on subjective time perception, suggesting that by engaging in more diverse activities and novel experiences daily, one can psychologically expand their l

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This post explores a philosophical perspective on subjective time perception, suggesting that by engaging in more diverse activities and novel experiences daily, one can psychologically expand their lifespan—making 80 years of varied experiences feel equivalent to 400 years of monotonous ones. The concept relates to how memory formation and attention density influence our sense of time's passage, implying that a richly experienced life feels longer subjectively than one lacking novelty and engagement.

Source: Francois Chollet (X) | 2026-07-03

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