Science
A Quantum Perspective on Time
Time is often assumed to be a fundamental aspect of the universe, yet it may not be as absolute as we perceive. The idea that time's flow is an illusion, emerging from quantum interactions, could profoundly alter our understanding of entropy, quantum mechanics, and the fabric of reality.
Time is an emergent phenomenon from quantum interactions. It's not a fundamental property of the universe but a result of how particles interact on a quantum level. This shifts our understanding from time as a linear, fixed entity to something more fluid and interconnected.— Sabine Hossenfelder
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The thinker
Theoretical Physicist and Science Critic
Sabine Hossenfelder is a German theoretical physicist known for her sharp critiques of modern physics and her ability to challenge scientific orthodoxy with uncomfortable truths.
Based on Sabine Hossenfelder on The Nature of Time, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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