Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci July 2009 PMID 19487197

The inner experience of time.

Marc Wittmann

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The discussions frequently highlight the role of emotional states, with mentions of how beliefs and perceptions can make inner time feel more abundant, illustrating the influence of psychological factors. The tone and word choices suggest an appreciation of layered, neurophysiological explanations, expressing curiosity and recognition of the topic's complexity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions align with the idea that time perception is influenced by emotional and bodily states, supporting Wittmann's emphasis on internal processes.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high curiosity about how inner experiences affect time perception, reflecting strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference complex concepts like neural mechanisms and emotional influences, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The reflections suggest that understanding the inner experience of time can influence broader perceptions of reality, although the impact on practical applications appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The review discusses various psychological and neurophysiological models of how the brain perceives time, highlighting that different brain regions and processes are involved depending on the length of the time interval and other cognitive influences.
  • Recent research emphasizes the role of emotional and bodily states, such as feelings and interoception (body awareness), in shaping our perception of time, suggesting that time perception is not just a core timing system but also influenced by these emotional and bodily processes.
  • Although no definitive neural mechanism for how humans perceive time has been identified, the insular cortex, which processes body signals and feelings, is proposed as a likely candidate for encoding durations in time perception.

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@MuhammadAkramah · X

Wittmann, M. (2009). The inner experience of time. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364(1525), 1955–1967. https://t.co/S1kGL8k1um #CognitivePsychology #Dopamine #Mindfulness #Psychology #MemoryEncoding #Novelty #Presence #TimePerception 25

Aug 7, 2025 · 1 like · 488 followers View post →
Matt
@xHeartWork · X

@saschaplayslife This is a great point. The outer reality of time is finite, and it’s important to recognize that. But the inner experience of time can be made more abundant through our beliefs and perceptions.

Apr 8, 2025 · 2,796 followers View post →

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@MuhammadAkramah · X

Wittmann, M. (2009). The inner experience of time. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 364(1525), 1955–1967. https://t.co/S1kGL8k1um #CognitivePsychology #Dopamine #Mindfulness #Psychology #MemoryEncoding #Novelty #Presence #TimePerception 25

Aug 7, 2025 · 1 like · 488 followers View post →
dremn7
@CellDremn · X

”The inner experience of time" Marc Wittman 2009時間は自己の構築物だ。時間は物理世界に存在せず、知覚された時間は観測者の精神状態に左右されるt=f(self)。時間に対応する神経システムは見つかっておらず、自己とは連続する瞬間の積み重ねによって定義されるのだという

Jul 6, 2025 · 10 followers View post →
Matt
@xHeartWork · X

@saschaplayslife This is a great point. The outer reality of time is finite, and it’s important to recognize that. But the inner experience of time can be made more abundant through our beliefs and perceptions.

Apr 8, 2025 · 2,796 followers View post →