He had set up a telescope on a corner of the roof, and we went up to take a look.This is time travel, he said, narrowing an eye to set the lens. Because the light is old. We're seeing back in time.No, we said, wrinkling our noses. We are seeing right now, today.No, he said, the light has to travel to us and it takes millions of years. What you're seeing is time. Excuse me, we said. We were embarrassed to correct him. He seemed so smart. What we're seeing is space.It's space, yes, he said. It's also time. You're seeing what has already happened.
In the scene, a character sets up a telescope on a rooftop, inviting others to observe the night sky. They engage in a discussion about the nature of what they are seeing, debating whether they are witnessing the present or the past. One asserts that the light from the stars takes a long time to reach Earth, which creates the illusion of time travel, allowing us to see events that have already occurred. The others, initially confused, insist they are only observing the current moment.
The conversation highlights a philosophical exploration of time and perception. While the smart character insists on the connection between light and time, suggesting that every glance at the sky reveals a moment from history, the others are hesitant to accept this complex idea. This interaction reflects the struggle between understanding scientific concepts and the immediacy of human experience, revealing an intriguing tension between knowing and seeing in our interpretation of the universe.
