Physicist Marcelo Gleiser, authors time and cosmos. Topics include white holes, deep time in cosmology, overview effect, and finding connection through astronomy and cosmology.
Time is a human construct for understanding change and storytelling, defining existence.
Personal experiences shape perspectives on life, time, and the mysteries of the universe.
Accepting impermanence and interconnectedness leads to serenity and personal responsibility within time.
Deep dives
Understanding Time Through Scientific and Personal Perspectives
Time is explored through the lens of theoretical physics, revealing both its scientific nature and personal interpretations. Theoretical physicist Marcello Gleiser discusses time as a human construct for understanding change and storytelling, emphasizing its role in defining existence. The conversation delves into the impact of time on personal experiences, grief, and the search for connection, highlighting the interconnectedness of time, memory, and storytelling in shaping identities and relationships.
Connection Between Life, Time, and Nature
The discussion with theoretical physicist Marcello Gleiser delves into the profound connection between life, time, and nature. Gleiser reflects on the impact of his mother's death on his questioning of time and existence. The conversation explores supernatural beliefs, existential questions, and the quest for connection through nature, illustrating how personal experiences shape perspectives on life, time, and the mysteries of the universe.
Exploring a Holistic Perspective of Time and Humanity
The conversation with writer Marjolein van Heemstra delves into the concept of the "overview effect" experienced by astronauts and its parallels on Earth. Through projects focused on cosmology, darkness, and unity, van Heemstra explores the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment, emphasizing the significance of perspective, unity, and transcending boundaries in understanding time and existence.
Interplay Between Black Holes, White Holes, and the Concept of Time
The dialogue with physicist Carlo Rovelli delves into the complexities of black holes, white holes, and their implications on the concept of time. Rovelli discusses how black holes deform space and time, altering perceptions of reality and existence. The conversation extends to the transformative nature of scientific discoveries, the illusion of permanence, and the interconnectedness of all processes in the universe.
Embracing Serenity and Cosmic Perspective on Time
Carlo Rovelli shares insights on finding serenity and acceptance through understanding time and existence. By viewing oneself as a part of the universal flow of processes, Rovelli highlights the importance of relating to all aspects of nature as interconnected entities. The conversation illuminates the transformative power of accepting impermanence, interconnectedness, and personal responsibility within the fluidity of time.
Our lives are so rushed, so busy. Always on the clock. Counting the hours, minutes, seconds. Have you ever stopped to wonder: what are you counting? What is this thing, that’s all around us, invisible, inescapable, always running out? What is time?
