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#60 Carlo Rovelli - Time is Weirder Than You Think

Mar 24, 2024
Exploring the complexities of time, Carlo Rovelli discusses time perception, relativity, and the fluidity of time. Delving into time as a dimension, heat, irreversibility in physics, and the interconnection of gravity, space, and time.
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  • Time zones and relativistic effects create confusion in understanding time.
  • Relativity challenges traditional concepts of timekeeping by revealing time's relativity.

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Understanding Time Zones and Relativity Effects

Time zones and relativistic effects present distinct concepts that may cause confusion. The historical example of the boat that circumnavigated the Earth highlights the impact of time zones on perceptions of time. While time zones may lead to scheduling challenges, the fundamental differences between time due to zones and time due to relativistic effects showcase the complexity of our understanding of time.

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