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Time is unity

In the 2014 movie Lucy, the main character undergoes a transformation that allows her to access and manipulate 100% of her brain capacity. As she evolves, Lucy begins to perceive time in a non-linear fashion, ultimately reaching a point where she experiences time as unity.


According to the movie's narrative, time is not a linear progression of past, present, and future, but rather a unified, interconnected web. This concept is illustrated through a series of visual representations, including:


1. _The timeline as a straight line_: Initially, Lucy sees time as a linear progression, with past, present, and future arranged in a straight line.

2. _The timeline as a circle_: As Lucy's abilities evolve, she begins to see time as a circle, where past, present, and future are interconnected and intertwined.

3. _The timeline as a unified web_: Ultimately, Lucy experiences time as a unified, multidimensional web, where all moments in time exist simultaneously and are interconnected.


This concept of time as unity is rooted in various philosophical and scientific theories, including:


1. _Einstein's Theory of Relativity_: Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory describes time as a relative, flexible concept that is intertwined with space.

2. _Quantum Mechanics_: In the realm of quantum mechanics, time is often seen as a fluid, non-linear concept that can be influenced by observation and consciousness.

3. _Eastern Philosophies_: Certain Eastern philosophies, such as Buddhism and Taoism, view time as an illusion, advocating for a more holistic, unified understanding of the universe.


While the movie Lucy takes creative liberties with these concepts, it does inspire interesting discussions about the nature of time and its relationship to human perception.

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Excellent business and economics books: 

Poor Charlie's Almanack by Charlie Munger

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns by John C. Bogle

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