- Overtime-0.mp3
- Overtime-0.mp4
- Overtime-I.mp3
- Overtime-I.mp4
- Overtime-Reggae.mp3
- Overtime-Reggae.mp4
- Overtime-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp3
- Overtime-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp4
- Overtime-intro.mp3
[Verse]
Are we in overtime…
(Or over time)
[Chorus]
Is time over…
(None leftover)
Are we in overtime…
(Or over time)
[Verse]
Are we in overtime…
(Or over time)
[Chorus]
Is time over…
(None leftover)
Are we in overtime…
(Or over time)
[Outro]
Is it time to discover
(If time’s over)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Does time serve any purpose outside of human perception?
Time exists as a fundamental aspect of the universe, independent of human perception. In physics, it is a measurable dimension that allows events to be ordered sequentially and durations to be quantified. For example:
- In the Universe: Time governs the evolution of stars, the expansion of the universe, and the decay of particles. These processes occur irrespective of whether they are observed by humans.
- Biological Systems: Non-human organisms, from plants to animals, also rely on time in biological rhythms (e.g., circadian cycles).
Thus, time is not merely a human construct but a foundational component of the natural world.
What would happen to time if humans became extinct?
If humans became extinct, time would continue to exist and function as it does now. The absence of human perception would not affect the fundamental laws of physics:
- In Physics:
- Time would still govern the motion of planets, the aging of stars, and the laws of thermodynamics (e.g., entropy increasing over time).
- The universe would continue its trajectory, expanding or contracting, regardless of human observation.
- Biological and Ecological Systems:
- The natural cycles of Earth, such as seasons and day-night transitions, would persist.
- Other species would still experience time in their own ways, such as migration patterns or growth cycles.
- Philosophical Considerations:
- While time would remain as a measurable aspect of the universe, its meaning might become irrelevant without sentient beings to contemplate it. However, meaning is a human construct and separate from the physical reality of time.
In essence, time is not contingent upon human existence. Its role as a universal dimension transcends human perception, ensuring that the cosmos continues to evolve with or without us.