The illusion of time, the summer solstice & the philosophy of comedy
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Exploring Bergsonian Time and Material Time
The chapter delves into a recent study in Nature Physics about time in relation to materials, highlighting 'material time' through the movement of atoms in materials. It discusses the philosophical views of Bergson on time as a creative, unidirectional force, contrasting with the notions of reversing time and emphasizing the permanence of the past. The conversation delves into Bergson's opposition to the mechanistic worldview and his desire to make the universe more magical amidst the clash between human desire for predictability and the appeal of mystery.
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