Time and the Golden Ratio
Paper: Temporal Physics from the TRINITY Framework Status: Submitted to arXiv (gr-qc/2603.00001) Date: March 7, 2026
Abstract
The TRINITY framework predicts fundamental temporal constants:
t_present = φ⁻² ≈ 382 ms
T_cycles = φ hours ≈ 97 min
These match observed temporal perception and biological rhythm data.
Key Results
| Formula | Prediction | Observation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| t_present = φ⁻² | 382 ms | 350-400 ms | ✅ Consistent |
| T_cycles = φ hours | 97 min | 90-100 min (BRAC) | ✅ Consistent |
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Significance
The specious present duration (human temporal perception threshold) matches φ⁻² = 382 ms.
φ² + 1/φ² = 3 | t_present = 382 ms