The Brighter Side of Now ~

The brighter side of Now is the realization that we all have as part of society, and this is to give each day the utmost of our capabilities as citizens, family members, co-workers, creators, artists, or builders. There has never been a brighter side of Now than the current moment. The development of the tools and the enrichment of potential, technology, and human arsenal around us is enormous and always present. The greatest of all times is Now in our remaining countries due to the advances, technology, systems, capabilities, education, and economics introduced. Provided with that, why should you despair? This is a question I oftentimes ask myself. I have discovered that many of the beliefs I have formed were proven to not be true. The fact that I had strict but happy teenage years does not lead to a very happy early adult life. I am compelled every day to wake up and know that despite all, my urge and realization of duty as a citizen make me move mountains to be able to produce the same or, given the realization I have found, even more than others.

The brighter side of Now is that you look and you find, you work and you receive, you love and you are loved back; there is an idea, it is all doable. You need people, so many bright educated minds around you. Just look, and you will observe that we are already in love. Why? Because we like (or dislike) the same tools—the computer and the phone. We all like learning because we all started liking (or not liking) sharing. How do we teach ourselves to receive more? This might be a good question; a great and better one is how to teach us to see the world in two years or 10 years from now. People like you and me have developed tools that will be able to restore our hidden urge to receive. Upfront, this is the truth of today that we see, and this truth leads to the problems of today, where politics has fallen so far behind that it is not able to satisfy this need of society right now. Why isn’t this bad? The push for creativity is enormous, especially for people who actively feel as a part. The transformation of spheres like education is highly anticipated. Sometimes, I wish I could return to university just so I can see how fast it adapts to what I am writing in this essay. But exactly this border of Now is what makes the times so excitingly bright and dark. There never is just a bright side of Now.

The Double-Edged Sword of Progress

Yet, the Now is not without its shadows. The rise of artificial intelligence, particularly agentic AIs, heralds a future where our choices may be influenced by systems beyond our control. If used solely for profit, technologies risk eroding privacy and mostly individuality, reducing us to cogs in the vastness. But this is not a call for fear or regulation—it is a call to humanity. The tools we create today will shape tomorrow, and it is our responsibility to ensure they amplify, not replace, the human spirit. The brighter side of Now lies in our power to steer this course, using AI to advance the world, people, healthcare to health-tech, education, and connection for the collective good.

The push for creativity has never been stronger. Education is transforming, politics lags a bit behind, and the hunger for progress drives us forward. I dream of returning to a university lecture hall, not to relive the past, but to witness how swiftly it adapts to this vibrant Now. The tension between light and dark, possibility and peril, makes this moment exhilaratingly alive.

Our view is clear: reject toxic leadership and embrace leaders who inspire and lead through impact. With their knowledge, capabilities, and evolutionary foresight, they anticipate the good we seek. Science has been a guiding light since Newton’s and Einstein’s insights, alongside countless scientists who devoted their lives to helping future generations understand our place in the universe. Thanks to these great men and women, we have thinkers like Brian Cox and others who collectively advance knowledge, ensuring that Earth’s unique 1% oxygen atmosphere inspires its inhabitants to see Now as an exception to tomorrow’s risks. Though no time surpasses Now, our actions and visions urge us to seek the best of humanity—its knowledge, behavior, and minds—and to preserve and advance what has been hard-won.

A Scientific Perspective on "Now"

To explore from a scientific view, let us challenge the notion of physicists that there is no universal Now and explore the following ideas. Described by Einstein’s theory of general relativity, time experienced in one part of the universe differs from another due to variations in gravity and velocity. For instance, an observer on Earth might see cosmic events from millions of years ago (due to light travel time) or experience time dilation if traveling near massive objects or at high speeds, returning to an Earth that has aged differently. Einstein’s view is that time is not linear, suggesting that past, present, and future are non-existent in an absolute sense. However, I’ve earlier proposed reviewing a counter-hypothesis: time is linear and infinite due to the continuous birth of stars, implying that time persists universally despite local variations, as we use it to structure events and choices.

From a physicist’s perspective, the concept of Now is complex and depends on the framework used. In general relativity, time is indeed relative. The theory, developed by Einstein, describes spacetime as a four-dimensional fabric influenced by mass and energy. Clocks in stronger gravitational fields (e.g., near a black hole) tick slower compared to those in weaker fields (e.g., interstellar space). Similarly, a clock moving at high velocity relative to another experiences time dilation, as seen in the famous twin paradox: a twin traveling near light speed ages less than the twin remaining on Earth. This relativity means there’s no universal Now across the universe—two observers in different gravitational fields or relative velocities cannot agree on a single moment as the present.

For example, if you’re on Earth and I’m near a neutron star, my Now (as measured by my clock) will differ from yours due to gravitational time dilation. If we try to synchronize our clocks, we’d find my time runs slower. Similarly, light from distant stars we observe Now on Earth shows their state millions of years ago, not their current state. This challenges the idea of a universal Now as a fixed, shared moment.

Einstein’s view implies that past, present, and future are not absolute categories but depend on the observer’s reference frame. In the spacetime continuum, all events coexist in a model where distinctions like Now are observer-dependent. This is supported by the mathematics of relativity, where the spacetime interval (a measure combining space and time) remains invariant, but individual time coordinates vary by observer.

However, the counter-hypothesis—that time is linear and infinite due to ongoing cosmic processes like star formation—introduces an alternative perspective. This view aligns with our intuitive experience of time as a sequence of events (e.g., stars form, burn, and collapse) and suggests time persists as a framework for ordering these events, even if experienced differently across the universe. This could imply a kind of universal progression, where time exists as long as physical processes continue, regardless of local relativistic effects. And even after all visible matter in the universe perishes, time will still exist.

Physicists would approach this hypothesis critically. While star formation and cosmic evolution suggest a sequence of events, this doesn’t necessarily make time linear or infinite in a physical sense. The arrow of time—driven by increasing entropy (disorder) in the universe, as per the second law of thermodynamics—gives a sense of direction from past to future. However, this is a statistical property, not evidence of an absolute linear timeline. The universe’s expansion, potentially continuing indefinitely or ending in a "Big Freeze" or "Big Crunch," doesn’t guarantee infinite time, as the text suggests, since time’s nature depends on the universe’s ultimate fate, which remains uncertain.

Moreover, this idea that time exists because we use it to make sense of events reflects a human-centric view. Even though we know that in physics, time is a coordinate in spacetime, not an independent entity. While we perceive a Nowin our daily lives, this is a local approximation. Cosmologically, no single Now unifies all observers due to relativity’s effects.

To reconcile these ideas, consider the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the universe’s oldest observable light, emitted 13.8 billion years ago. All observers, regardless of location, can in principle observe the CMB as a common reference event, but their Now when observing it differs due to their relative motion and gravitational environment. This undermines a singular Now while supporting the point that time, as a framework, persists across cosmic events.

The hypothesis of linear, infinite time could be tested by examining whether the universe’s evolution (e.g., star formation) implies a consistent temporal framework. However, current physics suggests time’s relativity dominates: local Nows exist, but a universal Now does not. The continuous birth of stars doesn’t negate relativity’s effects but provides a sequence of events we can map onto a timeline, which we call time.

To complete this view of Now, according to current physicists and general relativity, there is no universal Now due to time’s relativity across different gravitational fields and velocities. Locally, each observer experiences their own Now, but these don’t align universally. The interesting hypothesis of linear, infinite time reflects a view of cosmic progression but doesn’t override relativity’s framework, where time is observer-dependent and not absolute. Time exists as a useful construct for ordering events, but its nature remains relative, challenging the notion of a singular, universal Now.

The Challenges and Beauty of Today

Currently, there are problems to be solved: there is still risk of water crisis, ssexual mistreatment, there is humanity which turns to the wrong sides, there are loads of music, loads of artists who see the world differently and through their work are desperately promoting what can be a better picture of tomorrow in the picture of Now. This combination of science, physics, hard work, artists, and connection is the real testimony of the advancement and remnants of today, and together with nature, we need to keep searching for God’s works and God’s mind. Oftentimes, in those moments, we simply need to read through works, we need to listen to the mind of God, which with the right tools and resources can be found in each and every one of us. The quest for realization of the human is something beautiful; it belongs to humanity, to the individual spirit and persuasion of higher truths. It is not a question for lost and found, but to reach further than ourselves from today or yesterday. Looking forward may be the only way to think progressively. The wait for launching a new campaign, the wait for the morning so that you can again have this taste of an aromatic cup of coffee with or without your loved ones, the excitement to meet and introduce yourself and your dreams to new people—this should never perish.

Imagine a world we have tiny moments to play, where belief, magic, and hope never perish—then we may not only be able to reach Mars, become champions, be promoted, or solve problems, but actually reach much further. If you look back at the first banks, probably the gentlemen of then were thinking that this was the final and most glorious advancement of humanity. And it is one of the most impactful things of all times—economic growth is the way we live, the stock market speaks alone, it is our language to the world. But how much we care about finances should never be the defining force of the human, because we have learned that this leads to aggression. There is another source of competition—who creates the most impactful project, technology, or work of art. Then the voice of God and the people will be the actual truth for us to pursue further what we aim. If we never stop doing what we do and do not see results, there is a flaw in the system. Solve the flaw, combine your ideas with people, voice them whenever you can, and you shall see that the urge to see tomorrow is bigger than the eagerness from Now. But science has proved through theories like general relativity that we cannot escape the speed of light, and if we aim to see Now as the light of today, rather than look to the darkness of the previous evening, then this encapsulates the reasons we are always able to think of ways to make Now better. And it is definitely worth it. So Now may definitely be better than tomorrow in many cases. If you search for the truth, then you will find many stories of people who devoted their lives to quests, and after, they say—it is the process that led to that finding or success that was truly remarkable. If the process is interesting enough, then the reward shall be even better. But never satisfy ourselves with what we have achieved; instead, use it as knowledge to forward to the generations.

A Society of (or between) Past and Future

The current generations are a well-mixed society of the past and the future. There are people like me and you, futuristic thinkers, sometimes pessimistic, but mostly realistic and in the present moments. What this creates is a momentum of beauty where we look to give the best of our capabilities and use the bright side of everything around us with the quest to leave tools and people with what we find to be good, so that we emphasize it and for all to be a guiding light. The realization of Earth and the future of climate changes on Earth may propel a challenging future. Why is this not bad? The activism around these topics has never been higher, and the first results are already there—we strive for a world with no conventional wars and aggression, we strive for a planet which is circular, green, dynamic, digital, moving, and progressing. Together with it, we progress ourselves and look in the mirror saying—today, the people I will meet are going to be with me forever—it is a community we build each and every day. If you think about your most memorable and ever-existing memories and people, they all come from the very early development of our existence and somehow are always around us, frequent or not so. Now imagine that the people you encounter today are the people you will be with 30 years from now. The choice is careful, and this is a reason Now is the wisest time of our existence. The language we propel, the clothes we choose, the digitalization we allow around ourselves, the care for each other, and the vision and hope to be around those who are our guiding light. One stunning example of beautiful ocean life still thriving around New Zealand is the Hector’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori), one of the world’s smallest and rarest marine dolphins, found exclusively in the coastal waters of Aotearoa New Zealand. These enchanting creatures, measuring just 1.2 to 1.4 meters in length, are easily recognizable by their distinctive rounded dorsal fin, resembling a Mickey Mouse ear, and their playful, acrobatic behavior.

Hector’s dolphins are primarily found along the east coast of the South Island, with a subspecies, the Māui dolphin, inhabiting the shallow coastal waters of the North Island’s western shores. Their habitat spans diverse marine environments, from the warm subtropical waters near Poor Knights Island to the cooler temperate zones of Fiordland, showcasing New Zealand’s remarkable marine biodiversity. These dolphins are known for their social nature, often seen in small pods surfing waves or interacting with boats, delighting onlookers with their grace and charm.

Despite their beauty, Hector’s dolphins face significant threats, with only about 7,000 individuals remaining, and the Māui dolphin population is critically endangered, with an estimated 63 left. Overfishing, bycatch in fishing nets, and habitat degradation pose ongoing risks, but conservation efforts, including marine protected areas and initiatives like the WWF’s SeaSpotter app for citizen science, are working to protect these taonga (treasured) species. Their vibrant presence in New Zealand’s waters is a testament to the region’s unique marine ecosystems, which continue to captivate and inspire. The brighter side of Now is that transport and access to such beautiful sights have been made so accessible that it is not merely a distant dream to not just experience it with home technology, but to touch the coastal creatures yourself. Such moments we gather deprive us a little from the usual but bring us to what lives toward and among us. And the same way I care about my heart, I see the beat of nature swimming with me as I stand by the water’s edge, feeling the spray of the ocean and the fleeting brush of a dolphin’s presence. Their rhythmic dance through the waves echoes the beat of life itself—wild, resilient.

The Promise of Today

The promise of today is simple; it is an ever-existing path to success, to love, to truth, to knowledge, to seeking connection and being helped by artificial tools, but not forgetting a phone call or preparing for a meeting where our greatest knowledge may arise, and we are able to give it to others.

We dwell too long on the past, dream briefly of the future, but often neglect the NOW. Writing this essay has filled me with gratitude—for the speed of my thoughts, the people I call my team, the water we drink, the medieval romance of planetary landscapes, and the academic minds I call family. The presence of great individuals—those who devoted their lives to advancing civilization—lingers in the tools and ideas that shape our world. My children, born with eyes that see differently, grow in a world more intelligent, disciplined, and free from the shadows of war or moral decay. This is the brighter side of Now: a world where we explore each day with divine curiosity, protected by the wisdom of those who came before us.

The brighter side of Now is a simple quest to explore each and every day with the eyes of God, with the protection of an angel, with thinking critically about each and every situation and strategically pointing out the areas we still have to improve. And this will make us, with each and every day, search for perfection. Even though this word is controversial, it will be a brighter side of Now if we strive toward perfection of thought, deed, and humanity. The drive to sustain what has pushed civilization forward and, what is more, to bring it forward in a way which people like the builders of the electric motor are there to bring humans to live on the moon, not only look at the moon. I may decide to be inspired by another innovation, but I must acknowledge my brothers and sisters. My life has been filled with ups and then some downs, which made me think of how quickly someone may lose the Now if one thinks that tomorrow there is another chance. I will tell you, Now is the best and the brightest of all chances—if you have good thoughts, if you believe in good deeds, and if you bring your focus to realization of the potential that you hold within yourself, which is greater than this essay or where you read this story and longing toward our utmost spirit of the utmost people—will we live forever, is there someone else out there, will we ever meet these humans, and what started life?

The Power of Imagine

The power of imagination—imagination fueled with the right knowledge—is the utmost truth to breakthroughs. Imagination is the tool which brings things into existence. We imagine before we create something, and the more minutes you spend imagining, the more realization of it you will see in the times to come. It is an encapsulation of a large balloon which lives according to what we have allowed our minds, a hidden mysterious land that our mind is able to curate and signal, impulses from a galaxy far beyond ourselves. Remember, particles have memory and are interconnected. The moments from the Big Bang till now are the matter which we come from. To care about this is to care about tomorrow and to be here in the present realizing all of these observations. How a human mind can create a breaking story filled with magic, perhaps words that you can take from the machine and transfer directly to your mind, or a water droplet you are able to split right now into its existing parts, having moving laboratories and schools everywhere. Perhaps stories like Harry Potter’s may be achievable but in a way which is collaboratively engaging, intiruguing, giving transparency to progress.

Think good thoughts, and you may live as an important part of the big beautiful universe. Imagine that with just a simple touch, we may be able to find something that lives far beyond ourselves, but it is so real and human-like that we may think of becoming as it is—perhaps not me, but this gigantic mind of minds which strives for human life. Story to get Inspired: Did you know that scientists have gathered 110 000 meteorites from Earth surface each unveiling a story of the universe from millions or billions years. In such way we gather experiences every day to learn about our life. What collection of unique fragments will you gather today to tell your incredible story?