Time is the great assumption in science, a mystery. There is no scientific definition or accepted theory. Time has been the subject of philosophical debate for millennia, and all we have are vague notions, psychological feelings, stories, and an assumption about the passing seconds. And time is so much fun for fiction.
What is time?
This series will explore the science of time in fiction including the Draco Torre stories and popular titles. The purpose is not to master physics, but to explore concepts within science fiction. Posts will be reasonably basic and include references to more detailed sources. Some of the topics we will explore:
- paradoxes
- time experiments
- time travel
- memory
- perceptions of time
- novels
Your comments are welcome in each discussion including sharing your favorite novels, topic requests, and thoughts on the current topic.
Contents
What Time? series is on a break until Fall 2010.
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