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1Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia. Shourgashti@gmail.com.
Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science
|June 8, 2026
Summary
This study introduces the Human State Field framework to explore subjective time perception, linking cognitive and physical concepts of time. It examines how internal and external factors shape our experience of
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Physics
- Phenomenology
Background:
- Subjective time perception is complex and influenced by various factors.
- Existing frameworks lack integration between cognitive and physical concepts of time.
- Understanding the human experience of time is crucial for cognitive and philosophical inquiry.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Human State Field (HSF) framework for understanding subjective time.
- Explore connections between human cognitive time sense and physics-based time concepts.
- Investigate the influence of internal and external factors on temporal experience.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development.
- Phenomenological analysis of temporal experience.
- Examination of perceptual anchors ('now' and 'here').
Main Results:
- Proposed the Human State Field (HSF) as a novel framework.
- Introduced concepts of 'Time of Position' and 'Time of Person'.
- Identified potential interactions and conflicts between temporal dimensions.
Conclusions:
- The HSF framework offers a more integrated understanding of time.
- The framework bridges phenomenological insights with physical descriptions of time.
- Further research will involve mathematical modeling and empirical validation.
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