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'There is no time' - Wired magazine
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the article "There is no time" from Wired magazine, which presents unconventional views on the nature of time, particularly those attributed to Peter Lynds. Participants explore various perspectives on the implications of claiming that time does not exist, the credibility of the author, and the responses from the scientific community.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express skepticism about the credibility of Lynds, noting that he has not completed college and questioning the validity of his claims against established physicists like Hawking.
- Others highlight the interest from recognized physicists, such as David Deutsch, suggesting that there may be merit in Lynds' ideas that warrants attention.
- Several participants discuss the philosophical implications of Lynds' assertion that there is no time, with some arguing that sequences of events cannot occur without time, while others propose that consciousness might create the illusion of time.
- There are references to historical philosophical figures like Parmenides and Zeno, with participants drawing parallels between their thoughts and Lynds' ideas.
- Some participants mention approaches in quantum gravity, such as causal sets and causal dynamic triangulations, which suggest that causation can exist independently of time.
- There is a discussion about the nature of time and whether it can be defined without reference to a sequence of events, with differing opinions on this matter.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally do not reach a consensus, with multiple competing views on the validity of Lynds' claims and the nature of time. Some agree that his ideas may not be new, while others challenge the notion that sequences can exist without time.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the definitions and implications of Lynds' philosophy, noting that the discussion involves complex and unresolved concepts regarding time and causation.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to those exploring philosophical questions about time, the credibility of unconventional scientific claims, and the intersection of physics and philosophy.
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