Overview
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Delve into the enigmatic nature of time in this thought-provoking World Science Festival panel discussion featuring a physicist, a neuroscientist, and a linguist. Explore fundamental questions about time's flow, directionality, and perception as experts examine how neurological conditions affect our experience of time and how language shapes our understanding of this complex phenomenon. Discover insights into atomic clocks, light clocks, time in motion, and the concept of reverse time. Investigate the intriguing topics of mental time travel, consciousness, and the effects of psychoactive drugs on temporal perception. Engage with discussions on the laws of physics, mathematics, and language interpretation as they relate to our understanding of time. Gain a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted nature of time and its impact on human experience through this comprehensive exploration of physics, neuroscience, and linguistics.
Syllabus
Introduction
Physics of Time
Atomic Clocks
Light Clocks
Time in Motion
Time is Not the Same
Time has a Direction
Reverse Time
The Disjuncture
Mental Time Travel
Stitching Together
Continuous
Consciousness
Psychoactive Drugs
Phantom Limbs
Temporal Experience of Reality
Color
Laws of Physics
Fundamental Physics
Mathematics
Language Interpretation
The Conundrum
Physical Experiences
Language
Left Side of Time
Left Neglect
Taught by
World Science Festival