Thought Experiment: from Phenomenology to Transcendental Meditation and Dream about the Meaning of Time

Time appears to slow down during meditation and dreaming compared to objective clock time, based on introspective self-observation by the author. The work uses the phenomenological approach of perception to explore subjective and objective time, comparing personal experience with clock measurements. The findings highlight the complex and interconnected nature of time perception in human consciousness.

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Abstract

This research paper explores the concept of time through introspective meditation and dream analysis, based on the philosophical approach of phenomenology of perception. The author engages in a mental experiment to reflect on the meaning of time and its different perceptions. The study involves, as participant, the author himself, who explores time subjectively and objectively, comparing it with clock measurements. Through conscious introspection and dream analysis, the research reveals that time appears to be relative during meditation and dreaming, slowing down compared to objective clock time. The findings highlight the complex and interconnected nature of time perception in human consciousness.