Golden Oldie: The Nature of Time (Robert Wright & Lee Smolin)

Lee Smolin's "Time Reborn" challenges the prevailing view in physics that time is an illusion. He argues that time is fundamental to the universe and that our current understanding of physics needs to be revised to incorporate this. Smolin explores the implications of a universe where time is real, impacting our understanding of cosmology, quantum mechanics, and the nature of reality itself. The book delves into the philosophical implications of a time-dependent universe, questioning our assumptions about the nature of laws and constants. Smolin proposes a new framework for understanding the universe, one that embraces the reality of time and its role in shaping the cosmos.