Continuous mathematics with parameters like T in differential equations allows one to 'jump ahead' in time by choosing any T value, but discrete computational systems lack this ability; one must iterate through each step sequentially.
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Stephen WolframEvidence Quote
“Time is the result of the continued application of rules, and there's no guarantee that you can just jump ahead.”
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Can space and time emerge from simple rules? Stephen Wolfram thinks so. | World Science Festival— World Science FestivalCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:48:03 PM
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