Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe What is time?
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Oct 24, 2024 Dive into the mysteries of time as the hosts unravel its scientific significance and evolution. Explore the fascinating journey from Newton to Einstein and the mind-bending implications of relativity. Discover how different observers perceive time based on speed and gravity, and even ponder the possibilities of time travel. With a humorous twist, they connect cosmic discussions to everyday delays in project management. The conversation closes with thought-provoking inquiries into the origins of time, blending physics and philosophy in a captivating way.
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Magic in Real Life
- Daniel Whiteson's child asked him if he had ever witnessed real magic.
- He used this question to discuss the magical nature of unexplained phenomena like time.
Sci-fi and Spacetime
- Sci-fi often misrepresents spacetime, like with subspace or hyperspace.
- These concepts often break their own rules, making the story less engaging.
Varied Perspectives on Time
- Listeners offered diverse perspectives on time, from human construct to the fourth dimension.
- This highlights the complexity of defining time and the different approaches to understanding it.