Complex Conceptions of Time Panel Discussion - InterPlanetary 2022
Explore complex conceptions of time in this panel discussion featuring David Krakauer, Ted Chiang, James Gleick, and David Wolpert. Delve into representations of time, including how it is encoded, described, modeled, and observed. Examine representational dichotomies such as fundamental vs. emergent time and dynamic narrative vs. static geometric time. Move beyond classical concepts like relativism and quantum time to contemplate time travel, the arrow of time, and potential future conceptions. Gain insights into various metaphors of time, memory vs. prediction, narrative vs. geometric perspectives, and time in science fiction. Explore topics like the Block Universe, Einstein's equations, and the works of H.G. Wells and Kip Thorne in this thought-provoking discussion on the nature of time.