Here's the gist of it:
- Our current understanding of the universe relies on two main theories: quantum mechanics (for the microscopic world) and general relativity (for gravity and large objects).
- The problem is, these theories treat time differently. In quantum mechanics, it's fixed and external. In general relativity, it's interwoven with space and can be warped.
- This inconsistency makes it difficult to develop a unified theory explaining everything.
The new study suggests a way out. It proposes that time emerges from the bizarre phenomenon of quantum entanglement, where two particles become linked even across vast distances. The entanglement acts like a clock, and an observer's perception of time is a consequence of this connection.
It's important to note that this is a theoretical proposal, and more research is needed. But it highlights the ongoing quest of physicists to unravel the mysteries of time and its connection to the quantum world.