Abstract

Arstila (2012) reviewed competing hypotheses for the perception of slow time. Perception of time is fundamental to human understanding, and the neurophysiological mechanisms involved are heavily studied (Eagleman, 2008; Wittmann, 2011, 2013; Phillips, 2013). Abnormal perceptions such as slow time provide an analytical tool. Here I put forward additional evidence from high-risk, high-skill outdoor recreation.

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  • Edited by: Valtteri Arstila, University of Turku, Finland Reviewed by: Marc Wittmann, Institute for Frontier Areas of Psychology and Mental Health, Germany

  • Perception of time is fundamental to human understanding, and the neurophysiological mechanisms involved are heavily studied (Eagleman, 2008; Wittmann, 2011, 2013; Phillips, 2013)

  • Reported experiences of slow time are commonly associated with accidents which are sudden, unexpected, and immediately life-threatening; and they involve a perception of greatly increased speed and clarity of mental processes (Arstila, 2012)

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Time slows down during accidents by Arstila, V. Arstila (2012) reviewed competing hypotheses for the perception of slow time. Perception of time is fundamental to human understanding, and the neurophysiological mechanisms involved are heavily studied (Eagleman, 2008; Wittmann, 2011, 2013; Phillips, 2013).

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