July 7th, 2024

Time existed before the Big Bang

Time's existence pre-Big Bang challenges time as an illusion in the block universe theory. Lee Cronin argues for time's fundamental nature, refuting timelessness beliefs. He emphasizes time's unidirectional flow, questioning physicists' emergent time views.

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Time existed before the Big Bang

The article discusses the concept of time existing before the Big Bang, challenging the idea that time is an illusion within the block universe theory. Lee Cronin, a chemistry professor, argues that time is a fundamental aspect of reality, contrary to the belief that the universe exists in a timeless state. He suggests that studying the nature of novelty in life sciences could support the idea of time fundamentalism. Cronin highlights the misconception among physicists that time is emergent and can be traveled in both directions, emphasizing that empirical evidence only supports time moving forward. The article delves into the complexity of understanding time and its role in the universe, questioning the traditional view of time's relationship with cosmic origins.

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By @geon - 3 months
Might have been interesting if there wasn’t a paywall.