🌌The universe is much older than our brains can comprehend.
📆A timeline is crucial to understanding the history of the cosmos.
🌍Human civilization represents an incredibly small fraction of cosmic history.
🔄The universe is constantly expanding and evolving.
⌛️Our individual lives are but a tiny blip in the timeline of the universe.
How old is the universe?
—The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old.
What is the purpose of building a scale model?
—A scale model helps us visualize and comprehend large timescales and distances.
What does the scale model represent?
—The scale model represents the history of the universe and human civilization.
Why is it important to understand our place in the universe?
—Understanding our place in the universe helps us appreciate the beauty and brevity of our existence.
How can we make the most of our time?
—By reflecting on what is truly important to us and dedicating our time and energy accordingly.
00:01Our brains struggle to comprehend the immense age of the universe.
01:19A scale model built in the Mojave desert represents the history of the universe.
02:00Laying out 800 lights in scorching heat to represent the history of human civilization.
02:45The importance of capturing a single shot at dusk to showcase the entire model.
03:11The history of human civilization condensed into a single centimeter of space.
04:37The scale model expands to depict the history of the universe.
07:28The scale model is completed, showing the contrast between human history and cosmic history.
08:34Reflecting on the beauty and brevity of our existence.
