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This paradox arises because dopamine and serotonin modulate two aspects of time: in-the-moment perception and retrospective memory. When excitement or novelty triggers dopamine release, time appears to speed up; however, these events are embedded into long-term memories as lengthy, detailed episodes. Recognizing this interplay helps us understand how emotional and environmental factors shape our subjective sense of time, which can influence our wellbeing and decision-making.