On this episode, we chat about the power of novelty—and how this one ingredient influences our perception of time and how meaningful our life feels. Topics covered include:
- How novelty has affected our perception of time during the pandemic
- The ways that novel moments serve as markers in time
- Our brain’s “novelty bias”
- How novelty, surprise, and dopamine work together
- How novelty can help us build habits and memories
- How to make your days more novel
- “Memory sinkholes”
- Who is the “Chuck Norris” of the podcast
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