Varying Perspectives on Temporal Theory – How Do We Define Time?

Academics from Archaeology, Philosophy (Metaphysics), Particle Physics and Cognitive Neuroscience discuss time from their personal and professional perspectives, exploring the reality of multiple temporalities.&nbsp;

Pilot Episode - Time Theory Round Table

Exploring Temporality in the Past and in the Present

A interdisciplinary podcast where academics from various disciplines discuss the concept of time from the perspective of their respective subjects. This series explores how humans experience and process time illustrated by some examples from psychology &amp; cognitive neuroscience, philosophy and particle physics. Ultimately, it explores how human beings experience temporality in numerous and varying ways, at different scales and in different contexts such as individual, social, political, cultural, environmental - to name but a few.&nbsp; Hosted by Ailbhe Nic Thoirealaigh, she/her, a part-time PhD Candidate in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, and a part-time Engagement Producer in the arts industry. This podcast offers an interdisciplinary approach to the challenges of time theory present in archaeological research and practice. It explores multi-scalar and multi-disciplinary approaches to temporality to disrupt metanarratives and shines a light on the potential for colonial perspectives to creep into traditional in historical research. Ultimately, this series posits that a lack of understanding of multiple temporalities restricts our ability to comprehensively, inclusively and respectfully narrate the past. As an alternative, it offers a multi-scalar temporal approach as both conceptual, and practical solutions to those issues, and presents a way to 'simultaneously' discuss multiple, interconnected, and diverging narratives of history. Ailbhe's research is an attempt to give voice back to those whose lived experiences sit out-with traditional metanarratives of human history.

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It's About Time - An Exploration of Archaeology and Temporality

Pilot Episode - Time Theory Round Table