The discussion centers on the nature of time and its unidirectional flow, primarily linked to the concept of entropy. Participants reference the "Arrow of Time" and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, asserting that time progresses from low to high entropy. Key texts mentioned include J.C.N. Smith's "Time — Illusion and Reality" and the Wikipedia article on entropy. The conversation highlights the philosophical implications of time perception versus its scientific understanding, emphasizing that while time appears to flow forward, its fundamental nature may be more complex.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, philosophers, students of thermodynamics, and anyone interested in the fundamental nature of time and entropy.
I am not the one who wrote "proven wrong".Stavros Kiri said:You did that not me
Yes, for your original statement, which later on I assume you realized its falsity: in reversed time, circles go inward (to a decreasing and not increasing entropy), while you said always outwards ... . Simple.jbriggs444 said:I am not the one who wrote "proven wrong".
The original statement was and is correct.Stavros Kiri said:Yes, for your original statement, which later on I assume you realized its falsity: in reversed time, circles go inward (to a decreasing and not increasing entropy), while you said always outwards ... . Simple.
Is incorrect, if you switch "past" and "future". Just make yourself a simple diagram and think carefully.jbriggs444 said:Time still "flows" from the direction of low entropy to high entropy.