What if time does not fundamentally have a direction?
In short: Philosopher Susan Schneider explores a radical possibility: that the forward flow of time is not a fundamental property of reality, but an emergent phenomenon linked to consciousness.
Schneider examines the concept of "proto-time" at the level of quantum entanglement. She suggests that while we experience a linear arrow of time, it may actually emerge only through interactions with our environment. This perspective provides a framework for her form of panpsychism, which explores how consciousness might be woven into the very fabric of existence.
The discussion highlights the intersection of quantum physics and philosophy to address humanity's deepest questions about reality. By questioning the fundamental nature of time, Schneider seeks to understand whether our perception of 'before' and 'after' is a structural truth or a byproduct of how minds interact with the world.
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