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Benefits of Novelty

How novelty boosts cognitive reserves and slows time.

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Building a Brain That Ages Well
Oct 26, 2025

Building a Brain That Ages Well

Neuroscience shows how novelty, meaning, and connection build a brain designed to keep adapting as you age.

Kevin Luten
Kevin Luten
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Time Present, Time Past
Sep 07, 2025

Time Present, Time Past

Why do summers feel endless in childhood and fleeting in adulthood? Understanding prospective and retrospective time.

Kevin Luten
Kevin Luten
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Time is the Same, in a Relative Way
Aug 24, 2025

Time is the Same, in a Relative Way

The speed of life is relative. Learn why memory and novelty matter, and how you can shape time to enhance satisfaction.

Kevin Luten
Kevin Luten
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Editing Life to Boost Happiness
Aug 17, 2025

Editing Life to Boost Happiness

Learn how to stretch joy, shrink pain, and slow down time by arranging your experiences differently.

Kevin Luten
Kevin Luten
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