Temporal Illusion

A temporal illusion occurs when our perception of time is distorted, making events seem longer, shorter, faster, or slower than they really are. These illusions reveal how our brain processes time based on attention, expectations, and emotional states, rather than a fixed clock. For example, during a thrilling experience, time may seem to fly by, while during boredom, it may feel dragging. These distortions highlight that our sense of time is subjective and influenced by psychological factors, rather than an objective ticking of a clock.