Animals Experience Time Differently From Humans
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24 Apr 2024
Time perception varies among animals based on brain processing speed and metabolic rate
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According to The BBC Science Focus, smaller, faster animals detect higher frequencies, making movements appear slower, like in The Matrix
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Salamanders and lizards perceive time slower than cats and dogs, adapting to their environments
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Evolutionary pressures shape time perception for survival needs, such as predator evasion and prey hunting
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Swordfish adjust blood flow to the brain to enhance time perception, aiding in quicker reactions
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Mice studies suggest dopamine stimulation can speed up time perception, which is relevant to ADHD treatments
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Dopamine-related disorders like ADHD may involve slower time perception, leading to impulsivity
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Boosting dopamine levels through medication might speed up time perception, potentially aiding ADHD symptoms
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However, this remains a hypothesis, requiring further research to confirm its efficacy
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The interplay between brain function, time perception, and behaviour offers insights into evolutionary adaptations
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