Hey {{first_name|default:there}}, it’s Vadim 👋
Ever wonder why a single summer at camp felt like an entire lifetime, but a year working from home during the pandemic somehow passed in a flash?
I recently came across an article that broke down the science behind this. Turns out, time doesn't actually speed up as we age - our brains are just wired for efficiency.
When we're young and everything is new, our brains are working overtime to process and "log" each experience. But as we settle into routines, our brains essentially say, "this looks familiar - let’s skip it"
Less processing means less energy wasted. It also means we’re left wondering “where has the time gone?”
The antidote? Novelty. New experiences force your brain back into logging mode, and suddenly time slows down again.
Which brings me to two things:
Let's talk about aging (and longevity)
Day 2 at JPM? Definitely felt like a week 🙂 But in the best possible way.
Longevity is growing up (just don’t call it aging 🙂)
Tonight I had the chance to attend a fantastic happy hour co-hosted by Draper Associates, NfX, and LongGame VC.