Understanding Time Beyond Human Narratives
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Chapter 1: The Nature of Time
Time is not merely a narrative crafted by human beings. It does not revolve around the self-centered stories that modern humans often create for themselves.
This belief can cloud one's perception of reality, obscuring the truth of existence as it truly is, devoid of subjective interpretations.
This discussion serves as a counterpoint to an article by Douglas Giles, a content creator on Medium, who identifies as a philosopher shaped by Western cultural norms. Jane Bennet, in her work "Vibrant Matter," emphasizes the need for a "cultivated, patient, sensory attentiveness to nonhuman forces operating outside and inside the human body."
You mentioned that "time is perhaps the most mysterious aspect of existence." However, contemporary humans tend to romanticize the concept of mystery without realizing it often stems from a reluctance to confront their own ignorance.
Your attempts to define 'time' revealed a lack of understanding about its essence. Instead, let's ground ourselves in our solar system, on Earth, and within our own bodies. This is where the true nature of time becomes evident.
It's noteworthy that the dominant nostril alternates every two hours, mirroring the shifts in bodily functions. The sun operates in cycles of two hours, two years, eleven years, and extends even to longer cycles of one thousand and two thousand years, with a hypothetical eleven thousand five hundred-year phase.
The Earth's seasons progress in measurable time increments, and the moon's phases influence human physiology, including heartbeats. There are drought cycles of around one hundred and one thousand years, with a significant portion of humanity currently living under drought conditions.
Approximately every 2,200 years, Earth's systems face catastrophic disruptions impacting both the planet and its life forms. Furthermore, every roughly 13,000 years, a geomagnetic event occurs that drastically alters life on Earth.
These observations merely scratch the surface of the complexities of time. What is crucial is recognizing the profound impacts of the numerous, recurring phases that shape Earth's systems, including our physiological and neurological states. Society should organize itself in harmony with these natural rhythms rather than opposing them irrationally.
During the solar minimum phase, human reproductive failures increase, as noted in geomagnetic minima events. Interestingly, modern science and anthropology—fields often overlooked by contemporary philosophers—show that our ancestors meticulously tracked a 26,000-year cycle of equinoctial precession, passing down vital information across generations.
They acted with clear reasoning, devoid of fantastical beliefs. They understood that significant geomagnetic events coincided with the mid and end of this cycle, which may explain the pervasive fear associated with the number thirteen.
The last major geomagnetic event occurred approximately 13,000 years ago, and in the past 300,000 years, nine human iterations have faced extinction aligned with these temporal rhythms, leaving us in a fragile state.
Time should not be viewed as a commodity. It is a tangible phenomenon, shaped by fluctuating extraterrestrial forces. In light of current trends, human viability is diminishing rapidly, with projections indicating potential extinction in just over 174 years—a mere blink of an eye.
Science offers a more pragmatic approach for humanity's remaining iterations than Western philosophy, which often alienates itself from the body, Earth, and the cosmos, leading to a profound disconnection from reality.
Ancient cultures, such as the Maya, referred to time as "the burden that humans must carry," while Asian texts speak of "the endless cycles of time that make life nearly unbearable." In contrast, modern Western philosophy often reflects a dangerous misunderstanding of time, mistaking it for a mere human construct. This confusion drives humanity to wage relentless war against terrestrial life and itself, as it forgets its place within the greater ecosystem.
This collective amnesia hinders our ability to perceive the current crises accurately and anticipate the challenges that lie ahead in this perilous century and beyond.
Tick tock. Time has reached its peak once again, and the only direction is downward. It is essential to remain present, clear-headed, and to assist others, recognizing that our well-being is intertwined with theirs at this critical juncture before time renews itself.
The first video titled "No, I'm Not A Human STORY & ENDINGS EXPLAINED (ALL VISITORS)" explores the profound themes of human narratives and the complexities of existence, providing insights into the nature of time and its implications.
The second video "I Didn't Know Humans Existed" delves into the exploration of human identity and existence, highlighting the broader context of our place in time and the universe.