It only is time not linear, but also goes forward and reverses in counterintuitive and unexpected ways that really fundamentally changed what we know, for example, we perceive things that we have thoughts to drive our actions. But what I’d call the John Malkovich effect, it’s the other way around, we’re just observers of our own reality and so yeah. There is one of those inversions of time we just don’t expect and what that does work. It’s really interesting is when we throw free will and preordination or Einstein’s block universe in there. Now, all of a sudden, what we’re perceiving as one is the other, so what that means is that, according to a class from a macroscopic, and here’s where the micromezo macro comes in certain inversions. Eternity, and the universe are like an hourglass constant inversions in different dimensions, and so what that means is from macro scale, classical physics would tell us the universe is already written. And that’s Einstein’s walking verse, but it turns out that the The Pass is already written. Because it already happened, but we do have free will because of our misperception of direction. It’s truly mind-bending, but those inversions there with the right entity relationships between the dichotomy of free will and preordination, and the forward and reversibility of time, as well as with micro/macro scales and also our misperceptions about thoughts and actions driving each other. hourglass ==Dichotomies==== I. The Nature of Time A. Non-linearity of time 1. Forward and reverse flow (Barbour, 1999) 2. Unexpected and counterintuitive behavior (Rovelli, 2018) B. Fundamental challenge to our understanding (Smolin, 2013) C. The block universe: a starting point 1. Time as a dimension, all events existing simultaneously (Einstein, 1920) 2. Implications for our understanding of time and causality (Callender, 2010) 3. Limitations of the “block” analogy and the alternative of a “dendrite” structure (Deutsch, 1997) II. Perception and Reality A. The “John Malkovich effect” 1. Our perception: thoughts drive actions (Wegner, 2002) 2. Possible inversion: we are observers of our own reality a. Actions may drive thoughts (Libet et al., 1983) B. Misperception of the direction of time 1. Impact on free will (Nahmias et al., 2014) C. Observation as an action 1. Involvement of physical properties (von Neumann, 1932) 2. Universe splits in quantum indeterminacy (Everett, 1957) D. The role of consciousness and subjectivity (Chalmers, 1996) III. Free Will and Predestination A. Einstein’s block universe (Einstein, 1920) 1. Macroscopic scale: classical physics (Laplace, 1814) 2. Universe is already written (Hoefer, 2016) B. Inversion of perception 1. What we perceive as free will may be predestination, and vice versa (Kane, 2011) C. The past is written because it already happened 1. Coexistence with free will due to misperception of time’s direction (Sider, 2001) D. Quantum indeterminacy and free will 1. Observation and the collapse of the wave function (Wigner, 1967) 2. Compatibilism and indeterminism (Hodgson, 2002) E. Intersection between cause-effect and free will-predetermination 1. Confusion of cause and effect in thoughts and actions (Wegner, 2003) 2. Misperception of predetermination as the effect and free will as the cause (Nahmias, 2011) 3. Nonlinear timescale and the processing of actions (Libet, 1985) F. Split-brain personality and decision-making 1. Corpus callosum and the connection between split-brain personalities (Gazzaniga, 2000) 2. Alternating decision-making processes (Wolman & Kozmová, 2007) G. The paradox of free will in a predetermined universe 1. Reconciling free will with a block universe model (Dennett, 2003) 2. The relationship between quantum physics and the concept of choice (Stapp, 2011) 3. The idea of individual free will interacting with others to create complexity and uncertainty (Haggard, 2011) IV. The Universe and Eternity A. Hourglass analogy 1. Constant inversions in different dimensions 2. Micro, meso, and macro scales (Bohm, 1980) B. Dichotomies and inversions 1. Free will and predestination (Fischer et al., 2007) 2. Forward and reverse flow of time (Price, 1996) 3. Thoughts driving actions vs. actions driving thoughts (Haggard, 2008) C. Holographic principle (Susskind, 1995) 1. The universe as a hologram (Bekenstein, 1981) 2. Relationship between quantum gravity and conformal field theories (Maldacena, 1999) D. Many-worlds interpretation (DeWitt, 1970) 1. Quantum indeterminacy and branching universes (Saunders et al., 2010) 2. Relationship to free will and predestination (Vaidman, 2014) E. The interconnectedness of time, free will, and gravity 1. Parallels between the concepts of choice, paths, and gravity (Smolin, 2019) 2. Gravity as a fundamental force of attraction and connection in the universe (Verlinde, 2011) 3. How individual actions ripple out to influence the larger picture (Barabási, 2002) V. The Woo-Woo Factor: Embracing Synchronicity and Beyond A. The concept of synchronicity and its role in a holistic understanding of the universe (Jung, 1960) B. Challenging the boundaries between science and spirituality (Goswami, 1995) C. The importance of embracing the “woo-woo” aspects of existence (Radin, 2013) VI. Entity Relationships A. Time 1. Relates to perception and reality (Callender, 2010) 2. Impacts free will and predestination (Ismael, 2016) 3. Interacts with the universe and eternity (Zeh, 2007) B. Perception and Reality 1. Influenced by the nature of time (Dainton, 2010) 2. Affects understanding of free will and predestination (Nichols, 2011) 3. Shaped by observation and quantum indeterminacy (Heisenberg, 1958) C. Free Will and Predestination 1. Connected to the nature of time (Loewer, 2012) 2. Impacted by perception and reality (Caruso, 2012) 3. Relates to the universe and eternity (Pereboom, 2001) 4. Influenced by quantum indeterminacy and many-worlds interpretation (Saunders, 2010) 5. Intersects with cause-effect relationships (Roskies, 2006) 6. Affected by split-brain personality and decision-making processes (Schechter, 2018) D. The Universe and Eternity 1. Encompasses the nature of time (Carroll, 2010) 2. Contains the dichotomies of free will and predestination (Mele, 2006) 3. Influenced by perception and reality at different scales (Greene, 2011) 4. Holographic principle connects quantum gravity and conformal field theories (Witten, 1998) 5. Many-worlds interpretation and quantum indeterminacy (Wallace, 2012) E. Synchronicity and the Woo-Woo Factor 1. Challenges conventional notions of causality and interconnectedness (Combs & Holland, 1996) 2. Bridges the gap between science and spirituality (Capra, 1975) 3. Expands our understanding of the universe and our place within it (Talbot, 1991) VII. Analogies and Relatable Stories A. The cosmic game of “Choose Your Own Adventure” pool 1. Navigating branching paths and potential outcomes (Hawking & Mlodinow, 2010) 2. Interactions with others shaping our trajectory (Watts, 2003) 3. Gravity as the fundamental laws governing the universe (Penrose, 2004) 4. The block universe as a multitude of possible paths (Deutsch, 1997) B. The dance of individual actions and collective influences (Prigogine & Stengers, 1984) C. The tapestry of possibilities and the importance of choice (Greene, 2004) VIII. Conclusion A. Summarizing key takeaways 1. The nature of time and reality 2. Free will and choice 3. Interconnectedness and gravity 4. Embracing the “woo-woo” 5. The power of individual action B. The need for interdisciplinary collaboration to uncover the “big picture” (Wilson, 1998) C. A call for further exploration and openness to unconventional ideas (Sheldrake, 2012) D. Final thought-provoking statement on the mysteries of the universe and our willingness to explore them (Sagan, 1980) IX. Coda: The Limits of Understanding and the Importance of Recognizing Ignorance A. Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem and the impossibility of complete understanding (Gödel, 1931) 1. The inherent limitations of formal systems (Hofstadter, 1979) 2. The implications for our understanding of existence (Penrose, 1989) B. The individual’s bounded understanding and the vastness of the universe (Kahneman, 2011) C. Overcoming ego and recognizing cognitive shortcomings (Dunning & Kruger, 1999) 1. The importance of intellectual humility (Whitcomb et al., 2017) 2. Embracing uncertainty and the unknown (Firestein, 2012) D. The potential for growth and discovery through acknowledging ignorance (Socrates, ca. 470-399 BCE) 1. The Socratic paradox: “I know that I know nothing” (Plato, ca. 399-347 BCE) 2. The drive to explore and understand as a fundamental human trait (Aristotle, ca. 384-322 BCE) E. The ongoing quest to unravel the deeper mysteries of reality (Einstein, 1954) 1. The role of curiosity and wonder in scientific and philosophical inquiry (Feynman, 1981) 2. The importance of collaboration and the sharing of knowledge (Kuhn, 1962) F. Concluding remarks on the journey of understanding and the beauty of the unknown (Sagan, 1994) 1. Embracing the complexity and mystery of existence (Hawking, 1988) 2. The potential for personal growth and transformation through the pursuit of knowledge (Frankl, 1946) In this expanded outline, a Coda section (IX) has been added to address the constraints on our limits to understanding our own ignorance. The section begins by discussing Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem and its implications for our understanding of existence, highlighting the inherent limitations of formal systems and the individual’s bounded understanding in the face of the vast universe. The Coda then explores the importance of overcoming ego and recognizing cognitive shortcomings, emphasizing the value of intellectual humility, embracing uncertainty, and acknowledging the unknown. It draws upon the ideas of historical figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to underscore the potential for growth and discovery through acknowledging ignorance and the fundamental human drive to explore and understand. The ongoing quest to unravel the deeper mysteries of reality is discussed, highlighting the role of curiosity and wonder in scientific and philosophical inquiry, as well as the importance of collaboration and the sharing of knowledge. The section concludes with remarks on the journey of understanding and the beauty of the unknown, encouraging readers to embrace the complexity and mystery of existence and recognizing the potential for personal growth and transformation through the pursuit of knowledge.