Ben Goertzel's new essay: Why time has a direction, a mathematical exploration with implications for AI
bengoertzel · x · 2026-08-14
Ben Goertzel published 'Time's Arrow Part 1: Why Time Has a Direction', a mathematical exploration of why time has a direction. He notes that physical equations are mostly time-symmetric, yet our subjective experience has a direction. He proposes that time's arrow is the growth of recorded distinctions, with applications to neuroscience and AI.
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