Something You Should Know

How to Change What’s Not Working & Why Time Seems to Speed Up and Slow Down

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Jan 2, 2025
Dan Heath, a speaker and writer focused on organizational change, joins alongside Steve Taylor, a psychology lecturer and author exploring the perception of time. They discuss how organizations often cling to outdated practices and strategies for initiating effective change. Heath shares insights on identifying 'leverage points' to break free from complacency. Taylor dives into the fascinating topic of time perception, revealing how our experiences can stretch or compress time, especially during intense moments like accidents or thrilling events.
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INSIGHT

Goodhart's Law

  • Goodhart's Law states that when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.
  • Focusing on manipulating metrics undermines their intended purpose.
ANECDOTE

Car Crash Time Dilation

  • Steve Taylor had a slow-motion experience during a car crash.
  • This led him to research time expansion experiences and how our minds construct time.
INSIGHT

Time Perception and Information

  • Time perception is subjective and influenced by information processing.
  • New experiences slow time down, while routine speeds it up.
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