Time-Binding

Time-binding is a concept from information theory and communication that describes how humans utilize language, symbols, and written records to transmit knowledge across generations. Unlike animals that rely mainly on immediate signals, humans can preserve and pass on complex ideas, skills, and cultural achievements over time through stored information. This ability to build upon previous knowledge enables continuous progress and learning, effectively "binding" the present to the past. In essence, time-binding allows human civilization to grow and evolve by using documented information as a foundation for future development.