If a new route is taken by foot, the first time someone walks the route it seems to take forever, the second time it seems shorter in terms of time, the third shorter still. This may not work if the new route is travelled by motor bike say or car, therefore human physical effort may be required. The velocity of the vehicle overcomes the velocity and effort in other example. What possible reasons might there be for this phenomenon?
I think the phenomenon is there to an extent even for vehicular travel, other things being equal. When one travels a route as walker or driver for the first time, one is likely to pay more heed to one's surroundings than on the subsequent few travels. Eventually the process becomes largely automated. When walking one is apt to intermittently become lost in thought; when driving one may often find oneself as if on automatic pilot, not remembering details of travelling from point A to B on the route. Sometimes, I have unconsciously driven past my off-ramp on the freeway.
This phenomenon may be called acceleration using modern techniques, or the phenomenon of racing in time.
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these four components are more generous and relevant. but the fundamental component is TIME among four because time is connected with everything.
Is this some esoteric field of study i am unaware of or have we left the domain of science for philosophy?
Maniac Doe,
Merely an oberservation which surely fits both fields. If this phenomenon is merely seen in walking or running pace, it can be reduced surely to certain levels of perception. But suppose the same phenomenon occurs also at much greater velocities in one form or another? If it is about TIME than how is TIME changing?
Taking a new route means that you do not know the road, all the road signs, sharp bends, potholes etc. so the very first time on a new road will take longer regardless if you are driving or walking. Taking the same route 2nd time will be quicker as you already have the experience of how the road goes, where are the road signs, which lane to take. I think this is all due to human psychology. It's the same when you go to a brand new restaurant - it will take you longer to familiarise yourself with the layout of the restaurant and the menu. The 2nd time you go to the same restaurant, the ordering process will be quicker as you would already be familiar with the food options. It's all about doing something for the very 1st time versus having an experience.
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