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Time and Its Consequences

It took me a long time to realize that time does not exist.

By lovely tolentinoPublished 3 years ago 8 min read
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My purpose has always been to challenge our perceptions of reality, because our perceptions determine how we react to it. But first, let's define the purpose of this article. The purpose is not to propose a new philosophical discussion or an alternative scientific explanation of time. We shall, however, draw on pertinent scientific theories and philosophies because they are distinct insights that may help us establish a new view on time. Hopefully, a more practical and helpful knowledge of time emerges.

The Concept of Time

The desire to identify and describe things and concepts appears to be universal. As a result, we can react correctly to what we've defined. It reveals the unknown. And having a solid understanding of what we've called and defined allows us to navigate our surroundings more efficiently in order to help us survive.

That has been the case from the beginning of recorded history. Because humans are social creatures, everything we see and experience must have a name so that we can recognize it and communicate about it effectively. It is possible to develop a shared understanding of a notion or an idea.

I believe the same may be said about our perception of time. We gave it a name and a definition so that we could react correctly to it. And as a result, we now have a common grasp of this topic, which will help us communicate more effectively. The concept of time evolved into a convention around which the everyday human activities required for survival could be planned.

But what exactly is time? Has our notion of time evolved since humans first appeared on the scene? It has, in my opinion.

We grew acclimated to everyone's perception of time since we were born into a world where it had already been agreed upon. This widely accepted and broadly defined concept grew in our consciousness. Is our knowledge of it, however, completely right?

Imagine growing up in a world where everyone believes the planet is flat. And there's no way to prove anything else. Then this common conception will underpin all of our thoughts and behaviors. We'd live and die with the knowledge that the earth was flat. And maybe it wouldn't have made a difference whether we knew the truth or not.

Is it possible, after all of this, that time only exists because we believe it does? We've given it a name, we've measured it, and it's the center of our daily lives. But what if our perception of time is incorrect? What if we went about defining it incorrectly?

Perhaps, like the ancient philosophers, we approached this topic on the basis of an incorrect assumption. People who lived in ancient times believed the earth was flat, therefore they could only manage their ships in a limited way. Is it possible, then, that our perception of time has hindered us in some way?

Time and Human beings

Can animals sense the passage of time? They appear to be able to do so. Animals, on the other hand, lack the analytical thought processes that humans do. As a result, they are unable to comprehend it in the same manner that people do.

Consider a dog's reaction to a passing car. Because its senses get messages that it is changing position, a dog can perceive the car's motion.

The dog appears to foresee where the car will go as it chases it. However, it may do so due to the particular anatomy of its sensors and the brain's innate wiring to perceive motion. Will the dog, on the other hand, be able to think about the car's past or future?

Only present drives drive a dog's behavior. It isn't going to be planned. And I have no regrets.

Why is it that humans are able to develop a sense of time but other animals are unable to? What is the purpose of having a good grasp of time?

Is it to be able to recognize the cause and effect relationship between our activities so that we can learn what is good and what is bad? However, animals may learn cause and effect through conditioning.

The need to define time evolved from man's need to synchronize his actions with those of others in order for human connection and transaction to take place without chaos. Today's generation has become acclimated to how we see and measure the passage of time. Since the invention of the sundial, the practicality of establishing a universal way of measuring time has evolved. The concept of time now pervades all human action.

The Future

What does the future hold? We have an idea about it since we expect to be alive tomorrow, next month, or perhaps next year. We form mental projections of what we will do and what will happen in the future. And as a result, these expectations form a never-ending cycle.

But, because the future has yet to occur, all we have is a vision of it. We can't argue that the future exists because it is only a concept. I restate my theory that time isn't about time at all. It's all about transition. And, if time changes, I propose that the future will also change.

Prophets, oracles, and seers have emerged since the dawn of time, claiming to be able to predict the future. Even now, people are preoccupied with what the future holds. Businesses want to forecast their earnings. Politicians want to win the upcoming elections. Students also hope that they will be able to find the proper job path for them. But, in my opinion, desiring to know the future isn't truly about the future in the first place. It's all about having control.

Man's desire for power comes from his desire to be confident of his own survival. And knowing what the future contains and how to secure it are two of man's most elusive aspirations.

The Passage of Time

It appears that the common understanding of time is that it is a series of interconnected occurrences. We begin to sense an apparent flow of time after these events have occurred. This is apparent when a previous event has an effect on a subsequent event. The concept of action and reaction is presented. And it is as a result of this connectivity of events that we begin to perceive the movement of time.

But does time play a role in these incidents? Or do these things happen in their own time? I think that events take place without the intervention of time, because, as we've seen, our perception of time isn't always true. We can only see things as they happen.

Time, if it is only an idea generated from our perception of events taking place around us, cannot alter or cause these events because it is simply a concept. It's merely a perception that we've labeled and categorized, possibly incorrectly.

Time and the Modern World

Because of the fast pace of modern civilization, the value of this concept of time has become increasingly important. Schedules, meetings, deadlines, and other factors contribute to the perception that there is insufficient time to complete all tasks. The concept of time management evolved as a result of this.

The concept of time is fundamental to business, trade, and industry. All transactions are based on how we've defined and calculated time in accordance with recognised conventions.

Consider a time when people lived in a more basic manner. Consider a time when there was no power and people's jobs were significantly more basic and limited. Could we claim that life was slower back then?

Is it logical to assume that life was less stressful during those times? Is our current understanding of time making life more stressful? As a result, I'd want to assert that many of the problems that individuals confront today are the result of how we perceive time.

Beyond Time

What if, if we accept that time is just a reflection of perceived changes, we don't change? Let's assume we aren't influenced by change. Consider witnessing something that was always changing.

Our constant self would be unaffected by this altering phenomenon since we are unchanging. A transformation is also a new awareness. As a result, our awareness of the changing thing in front of us would be complete in an instant. Our immortal selves would be able to observe the past, present, and future all at once.

Consider an everlasting and unchanging consciousness being presented with a changing object in more concrete terms. The eternal awareness would outlast this object no matter how long it existed. As a result, this immortal awareness would have been able to perceive all of the changes that had an impact on it in the past, as well as all of the changes that will have an impact in the future. For an eternal and unchanging existence, the past, present, and future may appear to be one and the same.

Based on this hypothetical reality, our concepts of past and future would only exist as a result of the changes we see.

Imagine standing and watching the world change. You watch everyone and everything move around you while remaining unaffected and untouched. However, you are unexpectedly thrust into that shifting reality. And you, too, are changed by the world. Then it will appear as if you have been caught in an apparent flow of time because you are now experiencing change both inside and outside of yourself.

Is it true that if this eternal consciousness exists, there is no past, present, or future because this consciousness has already witnessed everything?

It took me a long time to realize that time does not exist.

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lovely tolentino

Hi ! My name is Lovely, I am 23 yrs old, Avid reader.

I love to inspire & help other people through my writing.

This journey & passion is uniquely my happiness, One read makes difference. Thank you!

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