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The Notion of Time as Computation
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Time is a constant factor in all variations of how we think about the universe, as it is computation itself. Elementary time is the amount of time that elapses through a single computational step.

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The process of explaining a complex project that involves multiple layers can become more challenging as the abstraction deepens.
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Abstract Systems
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The process of explaining a complex project that involves multiple layers can become more challenging as the abstraction deepens. Building abstract systems to understand the universe can be challenging to explain.

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The Notion of Time as Computation
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#124 – Stephen Wolfram: Fundamental Theory of Physics, Life, and the Universe
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Lex Fridman Podcast
The concept of time is crucial in understanding different fundamental constants of the universe, including the speed of light.
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Science
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The concept of time is crucial in understanding different fundamental constants of the universe, including the speed of light. The elementary time is the amount of time that elapses in a single computational step and is used to convert time relative to our experience to a constant number.

Chapter
The Notion of Time as Computation
Episode
#124 – Stephen Wolfram: Fundamental Theory of Physics, Life, and the Universe
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast