Changing the interpretation of time

Speaker

Dr Luigi Foschini (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

Description

I would like to explore a change in the interpretation of time. By thinking time as a cut, and no more like a lapse, there could be interesting opportunities. Particularly, with such interpretation, quantum gravity theories based on 3+1 spacetime (e.g. Kuchar or Ellis' evolving block universe) may open unexpected and fruitful views. Among the many consequences, there will be no possibility for time machines.

Primary author

Dr Luigi Foschini (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

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