Objects, including complex molecules, are not just configurations of atoms but also have a size and time. This new theory of assembly treats time as a fundamental and material property, with complex matter being big in time. As objects evolve, they become larger and more complex, relying on memory and the passage of time. Understanding how objects are built requires considering both time and information.
Throughout the history of science, the concept of time has changed many times - from Newton and thermodynamic definitions to the weirdness of relativity and quantum mechanics. And as our understanding of life and the universe continues to grow, is it again time to reevaluate how we think about time?
To explore this mind-bending idea, we’re joined again by Sara Walker, Deputy Director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science, Associate Professor in Earth and Space Exploration and Complex Adaptive Systems at Arizona State University, and External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute.
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