Carlos Montemayor

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Carlos Montemayor is a leading philosopher of cognitive science whose work bridges the gap between the phenomenology of temporal experience and the physics of time. His primary research areas include the philosophy of time, consciousness, and the intersection of cognitive science with metaphysics. Montemayor’s most influential contribution is his resolution of the “two times problem,” which reconciles the veridical, physical time of physics with the illusory, manifest time of human experience. In his highly cited 2022 paper, “Physical Time Within Human Time” (48 citations), he argues that the flow of time is part of a broader array of temporal experiences—what he calls “manifest time”—and offers a framework for understanding how these experiences can coexist with objective physical time. This work has shaped debates on temporal perception and the nature of reality. Montemayor’s impact is evident in his growing citation record and his role in advancing interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy, psychology, and physics. He is also known for his accessible writing, making complex temporal concepts engaging for students and researchers alike.