Time is not absolute, but depends on one's reference frame and perception. It is a coordinate like space, and behaves similarly. Einstein's theory implies a 'block universe' where past, present, and future coexist in a static structure, removing the notion of time as a linear progression. This static structure gives the illusion of moving through time, making the passage of time relative for individuals.
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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