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Draft:Theory of Time Repetition

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The Theory of Time Repetition is a concept proposed in 2025 by James Rodson (also known as RodsonTP), suggesting that time can be modeled as a repeating modular sequence of three states: past, present, and future. The theory introduces a formula:

t = n mod 3

where t represents the temporal state and n is a natural number corresponding to a time-step or event. According to this model, time progresses cyclically through these three states in a deterministic loop.

Background

Rodson developed the idea during theoretical discussions around temporal logic and psychological time loops. It draws informal inspiration from cyclical time concepts in Eastern philosophy, video game mechanics (e.g., time-based resets), and abstract algebra. Rodson's formulation simplifies the temporal progression to a modulus function, treating time as a system that eternally loops every three units.

This structure, while elementary in expression, suggests profound implications: the perception of time as linear may be a cognitive illusion, and reality itself may operate on deterministic cycles that repeat without deviation.

Applications and Implications

While the theory is speculative, it has inspired interest in several circles:

Theoretical physics & philosophy: It raises parallels with Penrose's Cycles of Time and Nietzsche's eternal recurrence, though it differs by assigning strict modular logic to time's passage.

Narrative structure: In storytelling or game design, the model has been likened to chapter-based resets or simulations, giving a new way to model narrative timelines.

Psychology: Some interpreters draw connections between this repetition and psychological cycles in human behavior.

Reception

As of 2025, the theory has not been peer-reviewed or featured in academic literature. However, it has been shared publicly on Rodson's Substack and discussed in informal forums such as Reddit and online philosophy spaces.

References

Rodson, James (2025). "Cycle of Time: Exploring the Theory of Time Repetition." The Lazy Genius Substack. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://substack.com/@thelazygenius1/p/cycle-of-time

Reddit thread (2025). Discussion on modular views of time in speculative philosophy. Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/philosophy/comments/xxxxxx/theory_of_time_repetition/

[User comment archives from Hacker News]. (2025). "Loop-based theories of time and behavior". https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=xxxxx

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