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Period of time occurring now

The present also called the present moment, is the period of time that is occurring right now. The present is in contrast to the past, the period of time that has already occurred; and the future, the period of time that has yet to occur. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: PresentA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Past, present and future prospective of global carbon fibre composite developments and applicationsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Public Speaking and Influencing Men in BusinessThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Mindfulness-based interventions in context: Past, present, and future.Cited 11,229 times
  5. Go sideways: PastA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: FutureA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Adjective Relating to now, for the time being; current.

Adjective Located in the immediate vicinity.

Adjective Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Adjective Not delayed; immediate; instant.

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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