From Interpretation of Time by
Zig Manfred (Suggested Reading, Time Management, Paper I – Task Time Relations)
– FAQ section at the end of the book
Q. What are Time Aberrations?
A. Time Aberrations are differences between actual time and perceived
time. When the actual time measured by a watch is more than the perceived time,
that is, when time seems to flow fast, it is called contracted time and when
the measured time is less than the perceived time, that is, when time seems to
slow down, it is called dilated time.
Q. When does time contract and when does time dilate?
A. Time contracts when one is doing something one likes to do, when one
is in a hurry and when one is in enjoyable company. Time dilates when one is
waiting for someone or something, when one is bored and when one is feeling lonely
or with unwanted company. Time also dilates while one is desperately searching
for a restroom.
Q. What are the features of contracted and dilated time?
A. In contracted time one has more focus on what one is doing, one is
less aware of the surroundings and one takes more time to reply to messages.
In dilated time one is more easily distracted, one is very watchful of the
surroundings and one is always updated about what time it is. Contracted time
is measured in hours and dilated time is measured in minutes.
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