Jo Marchant examines the friction between how physics, psychology, and philosophy conceptualize now. The talk highlights that the present is not a fixed point but a fluid construct that shifts depending on the lens used. It synthesizes research from her upcoming book to show why the immediate experience resists simple definition.
This matters for anyone tired of feeling behind schedule, suggesting we might derive more clarity from subjective experience than objective clocks. However, the argument remains largely philosophical and lacks a single empirical metric to verify these shifts in perception. Treat it as an invitation to reflect rather than a definitive scientific conclusion.
more: https://aeon.co/videos/always-with-us-yet-ever-elusive-on-the-knottiness-of-now
my other side: ivo.blogspot.com
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