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“An insightful meditation on the curious nature of time…A highly illuminating intellectual investigation” (Kirkus Reviews) explaining the sometimes contradictory ways we experience time.
“Time” is the most commonly used noun in the English language; it’s always on our minds and it advances through every living moment. But what is time, exactly? Do children experience it the same way adults do? Why does it seem to slow down when we’re bored and speed by as we get older? How and why does time fly? “Erudite and informative, a joy with many small treasures” (Science), this witty and meditative exploration by award-winning author and New Yorker staff writer Alan Burdick—“one of the finest science writers at work today, with an uncanny ability to explain knotty topics, with humanity, and humor” (Publishers Weekly, staff pick, best books of 2016)—takes readers on a personal quest to understand how time gets in us and why we perceive it the way we do. In the company of scientists, he visits the most accurate clock in the world (which exists only on paper); discovers that “now” actually happened a split-second ago; finds a twenty-fifth hour in the day; lives in the Arctic to lose all sense of time; and, for one fleeting moment in a neuroscientist’s lab, even makes time go backward. “Why Time Flies captures us. Because it opens up a well of fascinating queries and gives us a glimpse of what has become an ever more deepening mystery for humans: the nature of time” (The New York Times Book Review). This “intellectual adventure renders a hefty topic accessible to the general public” (Richmond Times-Dispatch), is an instant classic, a vivid and intimate examination of the clocks that tick inside us all.
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Discover the fascinating nature of time with "Why Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation" - an illuminating exploration that will captivate your mind and expand your understanding. As the most commonly used noun in the English language, time is an ever-present force that shapes our lives. Award-winning author Alan Burdick takes you on a personal journey through the enigmatic realms of time, shedding light on its paradoxical nature. Prepare to be enthralled as you dive into this witty and insightful intellectual adventure.
Unravel the mysteries of time with Burdick as he delves into the intriguing questions that surround our perception of it. Do children experience time the same way as adults? Why does time seem to slow down when we're bored and speed up as we age? With a combination of erudition and humor, Burdick explores these concepts and more, providing small treasures of knowledge that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about time.
Accompany Burdick as he accompanies scientists on their quest for understanding. From visiting the world's most accurate clock, which only exists on paper, to experiencing the twenty-fifth hour in a day, "Why Time Flies" takes you on a mind-bending journey. Lose all sense of time in the Arctic and witness time going backward in a neuroscientist's lab. With every turn of the page, you'll find yourself engaged in a thought-provoking exploration that challenges your perception of the ticking clock within.
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