Are space and time just a human fantasy?

Are space and time just a human fantasy?

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The video explores the philosophical and scientific perspectives on space and time. It features a panel of experts, including Michaela Massimi, Hugh Price, and Julian Barbour, who discuss whether space and time are fundamental structures of the universe or constructs of human thought. The discussion delves into historical debates, such as those between Newton and Leibniz, and examines contemporary views in physics and philosophy.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What argument did Kant present against Newton's absolute space and time?

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How does the physicist's conception of time differ from the ordinary conception?

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How can the concept of space be understood in terms of relationships between facts?

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What role do measurements play in understanding space according to the discussion?

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