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256 - Tim Maudlin: A Masterclass on the Philosophy of Time

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Misconceptions of Time and Perception

This chapter explores the misunderstandings surrounding the simultaneity of light and sound, highlighting how our perception of time differs based on their speeds. With examples from everyday phenomena and a humorous anecdote, it examines the complexities of time through Newtonian mechanics and Einstein's relativity, while questioning current philosophical perspectives. The discussion delves into thermodynamics, temporal asymmetry, and the relationship between physical laws and biological experience, offering a broader philosophical context to the nature of time.

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