Features of time perception in our consciousness

this article is devoted to the study of the phenomenon of time perception in human consciousness as a complex, multilayered and interdisciplinary process. The relevance of the topic is conditioned not only by theoretical interest, but also by high practical significance, because in the conditions of accelerated rhythm of life, information overload and social transformations subjective sense of time increasingly often does not coincide with the objective running of the clock. All the above aspects lead to a sense of chronic hurry, stress and reduced quality of life, as well as have an impact on the psycho-emotional state of the individual. The aim of the paper is to identify the factors influencing the subjective assessment of time, as well as to analyze the peculiarities of time perception based on philosophical, psychological and neurophysiological concepts. The article uses comparative-historical, interdisciplinary and analytical methods to trace the evolution of ideas about time from ancient cultures to modern scientific theories. Special attention is paid to the influence of cognitive processes, sensory systems and cultural factors on the formation of subjective perception of time intervals. The experimental data described in this article demonstrate that subjective time duration is not determined by its actual duration, but by information saturation and the number of mental images. The findings emphasize that time perception is not only a neuropsychological function, but also the result of cultural, historical and personal interpretation of reality. Understanding of the phenomenon under consideration opens new perspectives for the development of practical recommendations on time management, stress prevention and improvement of the quality of life in today's unstable sociocultural environment.

time perception, subjective time, consciousness, time psychology, cognitive processes, pace of life