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Your Brain Seems to Stretch Time While You're Learning a New Movement
A tennis player might describe the ball seeming to slow down just before a shot. A musician might feel time passing differently when absorbed in a performance.
Summary
A tennis player might describe the ball seeming to slow down just before a shot. A musician might feel time passing differently when absorbed in a performance. Researchers are investigating whether preparing to move helps shape these changes in our experience of time. One way to find out is to ask people how long a brief light stays on.
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