Temporal bandwidth is the width of your present, your now. It is the familiar Δt considered as a dependent variable. The more you dwell in the past and in the future, the thicker your bandwidth, the more solid your persona. But the narrower your sense of Now, the more tenuous you are. It may get to where you're having trouble remembering what you were doing five minutes ago, or even-as Slothrop now-what you're doing here
Temporal bandwidth refers to the extent of one's present experience, essentially defining how wide one's perception of "now" is. This concept highlights the impact of our focus on the past and future; when we dwell extensively on these dimensions, our presence becomes more substantial and our identities more pronounced. Conversely, a narrow focus on the immediate moment can lead to a sense of disorientation, where individuals struggle to recall recent actions...
