The Illusion of Time
Explore the mind-bending concept of time as an illusion, as physicist Paul Davies explains how the theory of relativity challenges our understanding of past, present, and future. Discover how our perception of time can vary based on movement and reference frames, and how the speed of light sets a cosmic speed limit that prevents us from reversing time or predicting the future. Dive into the fascinating world of physics and contemplate the existence of the past and future alongside the present.In this clip
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On Being with Krista Tippett
[Unedited] Paul Davies with Krista Tippett
Related Questions
If time is relative and the future moves faster in other parts of the universe, does that mean that it's all predetermined?
If time is relative and the future moves faster in other parts of the universe, does that mean that it's all predetermined as discussed in the episode Mindscape Ask Me Anything | March 2020 and the clip Block Universe Debate?
Is time an illusion?