In this episode of Speaking of Psychology, host Kim Mills interviews Dr. Ruth Ogden, a Professor of the Psychology of Time, about how humans perceive time. Dr. Ogden discusses how emotions and experiences affect our sense of time, why time seems to speed up as we age, and the role of the insular cortex in time perception. She also explores how culture, mental health, and external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and daylight saving time influence our perception of time. Dr. Ogden shares insights from her research on individuals in extreme isolation, such as astronauts and researchers in Antarctica, and offers practical advice on how to slow down time by being mindful of our memories, routines, and digital technology use.
