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5. Bergson on duration.

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 02:35 PM

Dec 8

In 1922, Einstein and Bergson had a debate about time. This is a 10 minute video that talks about Bergson's view:

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Time may be a psychological projection, philosopher argues [View all] Judi Lynn Dec 3 OP

On a practical basis, if you can measure time, it's real. no_hypocrisy Dec 3 #1

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana... Wounded Bear Dec 3 #3

I contend that time EYESORE 9001 Dec 3 #2

Compare with Carlo Rovelli's work (regarding time) usonian Dec 3 #4

Bergson on duration. Jim__ Dec 8 #5