PBS Space Time - S2020E39: Why Do You Remember The Past But Not The Future?

Name: Why Do You Remember The Past But Not The Future?
Genre: Documentary, Talk
Released: 2020-12-08

Dec 08, 2020Documentary, TalkSeason 2020, Episode 39

The laws of physics don’t specify an arrow of time - they don’t distinguish the past from the future. The equations we use to describe how things evolve forward in time also perfectly describe their evolution backwards in time. So the brain is a thing ruled by the laws of physics - why does the brain and the conscious experience that emerges from it, see the arrow of time so clearly? In other words why do we remember the past and not the future?

Cast: Matthew O’Dowd

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PBS Space Time S2020E39 Synopsis

Stream PBS Space Time "Why Do You Remember The Past But Not The Future?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2020-12-08, this episode is part of Season 2020 of PBS Space Time. Featuring performances from Matthew O’Dowd among the cast. With a runtime of 15m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The laws of physics don’t specify an arrow of time - they don’t distinguish the past from the future. The equations we use to describe how things evolve forward in time also perfectly describe their evolution backwards in time. So the brain is a thin...