Simplifying Complexity
Big Ideas: Time
Nov 13, 2023
Sara Walker, Deputy Director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, discusses the changing concepts of time throughout history. The podcast explores the relativity of time, from physics to computability theory, and questions whether time is fundamental or emergent. It also explores the connection between information, memory, and time, as well as the origin of life from a physicist's perspective.
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- Information should be thought of as a property of systems, challenging the conventional understanding of knowledge and storage in our minds.
- Time should be approached as a physical attribute of objects, particularly when studying the origin of life, leading to a deeper understanding of complex systems and the generation of novelty.
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Understanding Information as a Property of Systems
In this podcast episode, Sarah Walker challenges the conventional understanding of information as something that can be known and stored in our minds. She argues that information should be thought of as a property of systems, especially when considering the origin of life. The question of when a group of molecules transitions from being inert to alive raises the role of information in this process. By rethinking information in this context, a deeper understanding of the concept emerges.
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