How we experience time
TED Radio Hour

How we experience time

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 23, 202649 min
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Why does one hour drag by, but a year can pass in a flash? And how does our relationship with time influence our behavior? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on making the most of the time we have. Guests include artist Katie Paterson, cognitive neuroscientist Irena Arslanova, the late music director Robert Franz and the late psychologist Philip Zimbardo. Original broadcast date: May 16, 2025 Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.ad...

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This message comes from Design in California, a podcast telling stories from the 50-year history of Apple. From the Mac to the iPod to the iPhone, Apple has helped transform how people use technology.

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