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The Now — A Hidden Window to Dynamics

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The endo/exo-dichotomy is discussed with respect to matter, mind, and time. It is argued that the dichotomy itself is based on the principle of observability. A solution of temporal “binding” problems of the brain is suggested which introduces an operational principle. The status of the Now as a transitory element between past and future or as being transient itself is explored. The Now is considered as a window to a dynamics beyond temporal succession. This dynamics is expressed in terms of a complementarity of continuous and discrete time.

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, D-85740, Garching, Germany

    Harald Atmanspacher

  2. Department of Psychology, University of Groningen, P. O. Box 72, NL-9700 AB, Groningen, The Netherlands

    Gerhard J. Dalenoort

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Ruhnau, E. (1994). The Now — A Hidden Window to Dynamics. In: Atmanspacher, H., Dalenoort, G.J. (eds) Inside Versus Outside. Springer Series in Synergetics, vol 63. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-48647-0_16

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