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Thomas Hertog: Stephen Hawking and the Physics of Time
Aug 31, 2023
Thomas Hertog, a prominent cosmologist and collaborator of Stephen Hawking, shares insights from his book 'On the Origin of Time'. He delves into the philosophical and scientific aspects of time, exploring its origin and the bold idea of how laws of physics emerged. Hertog reflects on Hawking's unique contributions to science and provides intriguing thoughts on whether time could ever flow in reverse. The conversation navigates through concepts like the multiverse and quantum gravity, ultimately challenging our understanding of existence.
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- The origin of time challenges our understanding, suggesting that time may begin with the Big Bang instead of existing beforehand.
- The arrow of time, linked to low-entropy states, raises philosophical questions about the universe's evolution and its conditions for life.
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The Paradox of Time's Origin
The concept of the origin of time poses a significant philosophical challenge, as understanding time itself seems to necessitate an existence of time. This paradox has historic roots, questioning how time could emerge if one must have a notion of it to discuss its beginnings. Einstein's relativistic perspective transformed time from a static, metaphysical idea to a malleable physical field, indicating that it can begin, cease, or evolve. The recognition that time and space can change underscores the importance of rethinking the origins of the universe, suggesting a new framework where the Big Bang signifies the inception of time rather than a pre-existing state.
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