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BootinUp

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3. The nature of time is not a settled scientific concept

Reply to ancianita (Reply #2)

Sun Sep 21, 2025, 12:37 PM

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but our perception of time is supported by the 2nd law of thermodynamics. Here is another video which discusses the universe and space and time as science currently understands it.

There are the black hole and information concepts that Stephen Hawkings developed that are also fascinating. I believe I posted another one from Brian Cox which touches on it, it might be the one where he mentions Carl Sagan. Look for his name in the title.

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Brian Cox explains why time travels in one direction - BBC (2 videos) [View all] BootinUp Yesterday OP

thanks for the Sunday morning brain stretcher rurallib Yesterday #1

Isn't Time just a human made measure of change in organic & inorganic matter? ancianita Yesterday #2

The nature of time is not a settled scientific concept BootinUp Yesterday #3

Thanks. Cox is always interesting. ancianita 23 hrs ago #4

I enjoy your (human) persective on this. What would a non-human sentient organism think? erronis 20 hrs ago #5

Thanks, erronis. I've been studying in order to understand these things myself, so ancianita 1 hr ago #7

I'm going to allocate some serious real study time to read your response. erronis 1 hr ago #8

Thanks, I'm honored. It took some time to think through my response to your very good question and ancianita 59 min ago #9

Another interesting watch. Please keep them up! erronis 20 hrs ago #6