Author: Ajay Bhavsar
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
ISBN: 8197044805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Immerse yourself in a realm where every narrative unveils a distinctive world, a mosaic of diverse themes, and contemplative storylines. This compilation of short stories goes beyond traditional boundaries, exploring domains where advanced technologies hold sway and artificial intelligence shapes the fabric of human existence. From a universe overwhelmed by robots to a society grappling with an unrelenting pursuit of external validation, each tale peels away layers, exposing inner turmoil and quests for significance in a seemingly abandoned world. Within these stories, observe the clash of tribes fueled by greed, the gripping survival saga of Savitramma, the unsettling truths of Dev, Sadhana's pursuit of the essence of life, and Mahen's venture into a fantastical realm. Each character, in every story, embarks on a distinct journey, unraveling mysteries, confronting personal demons, and searching for purpose. As the narratives unfold, these stories of technology, validation, war, survival, and fantasy enthrall the imagination and delve into the depths of the human psyche. Embark on a voyage where each story acts as a portal to a different universe, evoking emotions, stimulating thoughts, and challenging perceptions.
At No Time in the Past, Present or Future
Author: Ajay Bhavsar
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
ISBN: 8197044805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Immerse yourself in a realm where every narrative unveils a distinctive world, a mosaic of diverse themes, and contemplative storylines. This compilation of short stories goes beyond traditional boundaries, exploring domains where advanced technologies hold sway and artificial intelligence shapes the fabric of human existence. From a universe overwhelmed by robots to a society grappling with an unrelenting pursuit of external validation, each tale peels away layers, exposing inner turmoil and quests for significance in a seemingly abandoned world. Within these stories, observe the clash of tribes fueled by greed, the gripping survival saga of Savitramma, the unsettling truths of Dev, Sadhana's pursuit of the essence of life, and Mahen's venture into a fantastical realm. Each character, in every story, embarks on a distinct journey, unraveling mysteries, confronting personal demons, and searching for purpose. As the narratives unfold, these stories of technology, validation, war, survival, and fantasy enthrall the imagination and delve into the depths of the human psyche. Embark on a voyage where each story acts as a portal to a different universe, evoking emotions, stimulating thoughts, and challenging perceptions.
Publisher: Bigfoot Publications
ISBN: 8197044805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Immerse yourself in a realm where every narrative unveils a distinctive world, a mosaic of diverse themes, and contemplative storylines. This compilation of short stories goes beyond traditional boundaries, exploring domains where advanced technologies hold sway and artificial intelligence shapes the fabric of human existence. From a universe overwhelmed by robots to a society grappling with an unrelenting pursuit of external validation, each tale peels away layers, exposing inner turmoil and quests for significance in a seemingly abandoned world. Within these stories, observe the clash of tribes fueled by greed, the gripping survival saga of Savitramma, the unsettling truths of Dev, Sadhana's pursuit of the essence of life, and Mahen's venture into a fantastical realm. Each character, in every story, embarks on a distinct journey, unraveling mysteries, confronting personal demons, and searching for purpose. As the narratives unfold, these stories of technology, validation, war, survival, and fantasy enthrall the imagination and delve into the depths of the human psyche. Embark on a voyage where each story acts as a portal to a different universe, evoking emotions, stimulating thoughts, and challenging perceptions.
Past, Present, and Future
Author: Irwin C. Lieb
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252018046
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Contributing specialists survey Hispanic literature of New Mexico and its influence. No index. The prevailing view in the history of philosophy has been that time is not basically real but has a derivative status. In contrast, Lieb (philosophy, U. of Southern California) establishes the thesis that time is a fundamental reality: it is individuals."
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 9780252018046
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Contributing specialists survey Hispanic literature of New Mexico and its influence. No index. The prevailing view in the history of philosophy has been that time is not basically real but has a derivative status. In contrast, Lieb (philosophy, U. of Southern California) establishes the thesis that time is a fundamental reality: it is individuals."
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE AS TIME IN THE AGE OF SCIENCE - SECOND EDITION
Author: Samuel K. K. Blankson
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326535919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The book is about the post-relativity philosophy of time as championed by Bertrand Russell and Einstein. It argues that The Past, Present and Future notion of time is an illusion. The sun, as daylight, is on constantly with no temporal past and future, except in chemistry perhaps. Only the earth's revolutions bring temporary days and nights. So the Bertrand Russell notion that under relativity man constructs his time is logically unassailable (the days, weeks, months and years are all human concepts.) Relativity allows time to begin from anywhere. So the revolutionary view is that there are or can be as many times as there are frames, or planets---a world-changing idea but true because it is based on objective, physical experiments, but generally ignored.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326535919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The book is about the post-relativity philosophy of time as championed by Bertrand Russell and Einstein. It argues that The Past, Present and Future notion of time is an illusion. The sun, as daylight, is on constantly with no temporal past and future, except in chemistry perhaps. Only the earth's revolutions bring temporary days and nights. So the Bertrand Russell notion that under relativity man constructs his time is logically unassailable (the days, weeks, months and years are all human concepts.) Relativity allows time to begin from anywhere. So the revolutionary view is that there are or can be as many times as there are frames, or planets---a world-changing idea but true because it is based on objective, physical experiments, but generally ignored.
Felt Time
Author: Marc Wittmann
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262034026
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
An expert explores the riddle of subjective time, from why time speeds up as we grow older to the connection between time and consciousness.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 0262034026
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
An expert explores the riddle of subjective time, from why time speeds up as we grow older to the connection between time and consciousness.
The Labyrinth of Time
Author: Michael Lockwood
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191622699
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Modern physics has revealed the universe as a much stranger place than we could have imagined. The puzzle at the centre of our knowledge of the universe is time. Michael Lockwood takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the nature of things. He investigates philosophical questions about past, present, and future, our experience of time, and the possibility of time travel. And he provides the most careful, lively, and up-to-date introduction to the physics of time and the structure of the universe.He guides us step by step through relativity theory and quantum physics, introducing and explaining the ground-breaking ideas of Newton and Boltzmann, Einstein and Schroedinger, Penrose and Hawking. We zoom in on the behaviour of molecules and atoms, and pull back to survey the expansion of the universe. We learn about entropy and gravity, black holes and wormholes, about how it all began and where we are all headed. Lockwood's aim is not just to boggle the mind but to lead us towards an understanding of the science and philosophy. Things will never seem the same again after a voyage through The Labyrinth of Time.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191622699
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Modern physics has revealed the universe as a much stranger place than we could have imagined. The puzzle at the centre of our knowledge of the universe is time. Michael Lockwood takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the nature of things. He investigates philosophical questions about past, present, and future, our experience of time, and the possibility of time travel. And he provides the most careful, lively, and up-to-date introduction to the physics of time and the structure of the universe.He guides us step by step through relativity theory and quantum physics, introducing and explaining the ground-breaking ideas of Newton and Boltzmann, Einstein and Schroedinger, Penrose and Hawking. We zoom in on the behaviour of molecules and atoms, and pull back to survey the expansion of the universe. We learn about entropy and gravity, black holes and wormholes, about how it all began and where we are all headed. Lockwood's aim is not just to boggle the mind but to lead us towards an understanding of the science and philosophy. Things will never seem the same again after a voyage through The Labyrinth of Time.
Objective Becoming
Author: Bradford Skow
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019102225X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Bradford Skow presents an original defense of the 'block universe' theory of time, often said to be a theory according to which time does not pass. Along the way, he provides in-depth discussions of alternative theories of time, including those in which there is 'robust passage' of time or 'objective becoming': presentism, the moving spotlight theory of time, the growing block theory of time, and the 'branching time' theory of time. Skow explains why the moving spotlight theory is the best of these arguments, and rebuts several popular arguments against the thesis that time passes. He surveys the problems that the special theory of relativity has been thought to raise for objective becoming, and suggests ways in which fans of objective becoming may reconcile their view with relativistic physics. The last third of the book aims to clarify and evaluate the argument that we should believe that time passes because, somehow, the passage of time is given to us in experience. He isolates three separate arguments this idea suggests, and explains why they fail.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019102225X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Bradford Skow presents an original defense of the 'block universe' theory of time, often said to be a theory according to which time does not pass. Along the way, he provides in-depth discussions of alternative theories of time, including those in which there is 'robust passage' of time or 'objective becoming': presentism, the moving spotlight theory of time, the growing block theory of time, and the 'branching time' theory of time. Skow explains why the moving spotlight theory is the best of these arguments, and rebuts several popular arguments against the thesis that time passes. He surveys the problems that the special theory of relativity has been thought to raise for objective becoming, and suggests ways in which fans of objective becoming may reconcile their view with relativistic physics. The last third of the book aims to clarify and evaluate the argument that we should believe that time passes because, somehow, the passage of time is given to us in experience. He isolates three separate arguments this idea suggests, and explains why they fail.
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE AS TIME IN THE AGE OF SCIENCE
Author: Samuel K. K. Blankson
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291624368
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
It is well known that Einstein said the past, present and future syndrome is an illusion, and it seems many philosophers and scientists agree with him and his theory of secular time. The Ghanaian philosopher, Samuel K. K. Blankson, provides his answers to some of these problems in his new book in support of the secular theory of time, including Past, Present and Future, Time Dilation, the Minkowski four-dimensional continuum, or 4-D Geometry, The Twin Paradox, The Clocks Paradox, Gravity, Entropy and Curved Space-Time which is said to make time travel 'a scientific possibility'. It includes his new theory that time is life and life is time, and that without time there can be no life. The book is written in his familiar style of avoiding all technicalities. Moreover, he wants these and other "irritating topics" to be separated from the logical interpretation of time. He says not all of the mysteries of time can be laid bare, but that it's secular he has no doubt.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1291624368
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
It is well known that Einstein said the past, present and future syndrome is an illusion, and it seems many philosophers and scientists agree with him and his theory of secular time. The Ghanaian philosopher, Samuel K. K. Blankson, provides his answers to some of these problems in his new book in support of the secular theory of time, including Past, Present and Future, Time Dilation, the Minkowski four-dimensional continuum, or 4-D Geometry, The Twin Paradox, The Clocks Paradox, Gravity, Entropy and Curved Space-Time which is said to make time travel 'a scientific possibility'. It includes his new theory that time is life and life is time, and that without time there can be no life. The book is written in his familiar style of avoiding all technicalities. Moreover, he wants these and other "irritating topics" to be separated from the logical interpretation of time. He says not all of the mysteries of time can be laid bare, but that it's secular he has no doubt.
The Order of Time
Author: Carlo Rovelli
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735216118
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
One of TIME’s Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade "Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order of Time is a dazzling book." --The Sunday Times From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander comes a concise, elegant exploration of time. Why do we remember the past and not the future? What does it mean for time to "flow"? Do we exist in time or does time exist in us? In lyric, accessible prose, Carlo Rovelli invites us to consider questions about the nature of time that continue to puzzle physicists and philosophers alike. For most readers this is unfamiliar terrain. We all experience time, but the more scientists learn about it, the more mysterious it remains. We think of it as uniform and universal, moving steadily from past to future, measured by clocks. Rovelli tears down these assumptions one by one, revealing a strange universe where at the most fundamental level time disappears. He explains how the theory of quantum gravity attempts to understand and give meaning to the resulting extreme landscape of this timeless world. Weaving together ideas from philosophy, science and literature, he suggests that our perception of the flow of time depends on our perspective, better understood starting from the structure of our brain and emotions than from the physical universe. Already a bestseller in Italy, and written with the poetic vitality that made Seven Brief Lessons on Physics so appealing, The Order of Time offers a profoundly intelligent, culturally rich, novel appreciation of the mysteries of time.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735216118
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
One of TIME’s Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade "Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order of Time is a dazzling book." --The Sunday Times From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander comes a concise, elegant exploration of time. Why do we remember the past and not the future? What does it mean for time to "flow"? Do we exist in time or does time exist in us? In lyric, accessible prose, Carlo Rovelli invites us to consider questions about the nature of time that continue to puzzle physicists and philosophers alike. For most readers this is unfamiliar terrain. We all experience time, but the more scientists learn about it, the more mysterious it remains. We think of it as uniform and universal, moving steadily from past to future, measured by clocks. Rovelli tears down these assumptions one by one, revealing a strange universe where at the most fundamental level time disappears. He explains how the theory of quantum gravity attempts to understand and give meaning to the resulting extreme landscape of this timeless world. Weaving together ideas from philosophy, science and literature, he suggests that our perception of the flow of time depends on our perspective, better understood starting from the structure of our brain and emotions than from the physical universe. Already a bestseller in Italy, and written with the poetic vitality that made Seven Brief Lessons on Physics so appealing, The Order of Time offers a profoundly intelligent, culturally rich, novel appreciation of the mysteries of time.
Just the Arguments
Author: Michael Bruce
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444344412
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop. A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary Translates difficult texts to core arguments Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas’ “Five Ways” to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444344412
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions, but attempts at answers are just as important, and these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose, 100 famous and influential arguments are presented in their essence, with premises, conclusions and logical form plainly identified. Key quotations provide a sense of style and approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop. A concise, formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy The first book of its kind to present the most important and influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format, the language that philosophers use and students are expected to know Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary Translates difficult texts to core arguments Designed to provides a quick and compact reference to everything from Aquinas’ “Five Ways” to prove the existence of God, to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world
Nature Loves to Hide
Author: Shimon Malin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195161090
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
In Nature Loves to Hide, physicist Shimon Malin takes readers on a fascinating tour of quantum theory--one that turns to Western philosophical thought to clarify this strange yet inescapable description of the nature of reality. Writing with broad humanistic insight and deep knowledge of science, Malin offers a profound new understanding of the nature of reality.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195161090
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
In Nature Loves to Hide, physicist Shimon Malin takes readers on a fascinating tour of quantum theory--one that turns to Western philosophical thought to clarify this strange yet inescapable description of the nature of reality. Writing with broad humanistic insight and deep knowledge of science, Malin offers a profound new understanding of the nature of reality.