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Time is a source of both joy and pain from "summary" of The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli

Time is a source of both joy and pain. We measure time in seconds, minutes, hours, days, years. Time is what stops everything happening at once. But time also flows differently for each of us. It slows down when we’re bored, speeds up when we’re having fun. It is both precious and fleeting. The passing of time brings us moments of happiness and moments of sorrow. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, marking the passage of time with joy. But we also mourn loss, missed opportunities, regrets as time slips through our fingers like sand. It is a contradiction that is deeply ingrained in the fabric of our existence. Time allows us to experience the beauty of life, to savor the taste of our favorite meal, to feel the warmth of the sun on our skin. It gives us the opportunity t...
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    The Order of Time

    Carlo Rovelli

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