Universe is nonsimultaneously apprehended.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reality is understood in fragments over time rather than all at once.
- In plain terms
- We perceive the universe piece by piece, not instantly.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding happens gradually.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you experience time linearly?
- What is instant understanding?
Another view
Some truths feel immediate.
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