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Time is a subjective experience from "summary" of The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli
Time is a subjective experience. This idea challenges our common-sense intuition that time flows uniformly for everyone. According to modern physics, time is not an absolute entity that ticks away independently of our perception. Instead, time is intimately connected to our consciousness and our experiences. It is a product of our minds, shaped by our emotions, memories, and perceptions. Our perception of time can vary depending on our circumstances. When we are engaged in an enjoyable activity, time seems to fly by quickly. On the other hand, when we are bored or anxious, time can drag on endlessly. This variability in our experience of time highlights its subjective nature. It is not a fixed and objective reality but rather a fluid and malleable concept that is influenced by our inner state. The idea that time is subjective has profound implications for our understanding of the universe. It suggests that time is not a universal clock that governs the entire cosmos but rather a personal and individual experie...
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