EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 18 MIN
The Time Illusion: Physics, Destiny, and the Still Universe
from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White
The sources argue that the linear flow of time is a mental construct created because the finite speed of light forces us to perceive only the past, while our brains stitch these delayed signals into a coherent narrative. Einstein’s theory of relativity supports this by proving there is no universal "now," as time dilates based on gravity and motion—a fact experimentally verified by the precise adjustments required for GPS satellites. This lack of a universal present implies a "block universe" where the past, present, and future exist simultaneously in a static four-dimensional structure, suggesting that every moment of our lives is eternally preserved.
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