Exploring Our Experience of TIME | Grandfather's Surgery Story

In summary, some odd things happened after my grandfather's surgery. He could easily reply to questions but the next day (10/12 hrs. after the surgery) he was brought back to the room and now he was totally conscious. His reply was strange; 'it was just like a sleep, & I woke up at 4am' while my grandma had the conversation hours before 4am. His long-term-memory wasn't probably recording the events but the short term memory was working properly so he could reply. The problem or mistake I made was wondering what the problem might be. Thanks for your input.
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mubashirmansoor
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A warm hello to everyone :)

Some days ago my grandfather had a spinal surgery, I was in the hospital on that day with my grandmother. About 3/4 hours after the surgery he was semiconscious & my grandmother went to visit him, they HAD a conversation for some minutes such that my grandfather could could easily reply...
The next day (10/12 hrs. after the surgery) my grandfather was brought back to the room & now he was totally conscious, I asked how long this whole operation seemed & his reply was really strange; 'it was just like a sleep, & I woke up at 4am' while my grandma had the conversation hours before 4am & that he didn't remember anything about my grandma's visit...

When I asked my dad (chest specialist) he said grandpa's long-term-memory wasn't probably recording the events but the short term memory was working properly so he could reply.

I'm neither an expert in medicine nor philosophy, but doesn't this show that our experience of time is dependent to the rate of events recorded on our long term memory?

For example; the days we are active the time passes so quickly, but when we have nothing to do & bored time doesn't even seems to move... When we compare these two cases; for the active days the records are a lot more than boring days.

As a result: the greater the rate of events recorded in long-term-memory at a specific date, the faster time moves which means less experience of time.

This means there is an indirect proportion between 'our experience of time' & 'the rate of events recorded in the longterm memory'.

this results to a reciprocal graph, passing through the origin...

This is really weired since it shows we can never experience true time when true events are recorded & if we take true events as what we see than its a false time that we experience since it'll be on the negative axes... right?

Now I know that there is a huge problem on this but what's the problem or in a better sense the mistake of mine?

thank you :)
 
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Without brains being capable of recording memories, we wouldn't be capable of experience time at all. To me it seems that the flow of time is merely an illusion caused by memories.

The way you use term "experience time" doesn't seem obvious. What do you mean by "less experience of time"? You seem to somehow connect this with the real numbers. Some explanation on this connection could be helpful. The speed of time is also quite nontrivial concept.
 
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jostpuur said:
Without brains being capable of recording memories, we wouldn't be capable of experience time at all. To me it seems that the flow of time is merely an illusion caused by memories.

The way you use term "experience time" doesn't seem obvious. What do you mean by "less experience of time"? You seem to somehow connect this with the real numbers. Some explanation on this connection could be helpful. The speed of time is also quite nontrivial concept.

I see, what I meant by less experience of time, in simple terms can be everything passes. for example you suddenly look at your watch and say"oh its midnight" while you expected 9pm...

What I meant by the speed of time was actually the experience of time as given above...

Thanks for contributing.
I'll glad to know your further comments :)
 

1. What is the concept of time and how do we experience it?

The concept of time is a fundamental aspect of human existence. It refers to the continuous and sequential flow of events and the measurement of their duration. We experience time through our perception of the passage of events, such as aging, the changing of seasons, and the movement of the sun and stars.

2. How does our perception of time change in different situations?

Our perception of time can vary depending on the situation. For example, time may seem to pass quickly when we are engaged in an enjoyable activity, while it may feel slow when we are bored or waiting for something. Our perception of time can also be influenced by our emotions, with time seeming to move faster when we are happy and slower when we are anxious or stressed.

3. Can time be manipulated or controlled?

While we can measure time and create systems to track its passing, time itself cannot be manipulated or controlled. However, our perception of time can be altered through various techniques, such as meditation, hypnosis, or the use of drugs. These methods can create a sense of time dilation or contraction, making time feel faster or slower.

4. How do different cultures and individuals perceive time differently?

Time can be perceived differently across cultures and individuals. Some cultures may have a more relaxed view of time, while others place a high value on punctuality and efficiency. Similarly, individuals may have varying perceptions of time based on their upbringing, personality, and experiences. Some may feel time is a scarce resource, while others may have a more present-focused outlook.

5. How does the concept of time relate to our understanding of the universe?

Time is a crucial component of our understanding of the universe. It is often described as the fourth dimension, along with the three dimensions of space. Time is also a fundamental concept in physics, with theories such as relativity and quantum mechanics relying on our understanding of time. The concept of time is also closely tied to the idea of entropy and the arrow of time, which describe the direction of the universe's expansion and the tendency of systems to move from order to disorder.

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