Is time real, or is it a construct of our perception? Join us on a deep dive into the mind-bending world of theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli, one of the leading figures in Loop Quantum Gravity (LQG). We'll break down his revolutionary ideas about the nature of time, exploring how LQG challenges our fundamental understanding of the universe. From Newton's clockwork cosmos to Einstein's relative spacetime, and finally to the granular, timeless reality proposed by Rovelli, we'll unpack the science and philosophy behind the concept that time, as we know it, may not exist at the most fundamental level. We'll explore the Wheeler-DeWitt equation, the emergence of time from quantum interactions, and the implications for our understanding of causality, entropy, and the very nature of reality. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the past, present, and future. This is a journey to the edge of physics, where science meets philosophy, and the illusion of time is unveiled. #time #physics #quantum #gravity #rovelli #science #universe #reality #illusion #spacetime #loops #theory #einstein #newton #cosmos #existence #entropy #philosophy #motivation #life #selfimprovement #selfawareness #growth #freedom #democracy #money #wealth #knowledge #mindbending #quantumgravity
The Illusion of Time: Carlo Rovelli & Loop Quantum Gravity
Mar 19, 2025

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