Imaginary time is a new dimension, at right angles to ordinary, real time.

I've seen many troubles in my time, only half of which ever came true.

Exploration by real people inspires us.

It now appears that the way the universe began can indeed be determined, using imaginary time.

Our minds work in real time, which begins at the Big Bang and will end, if there is a Big Crunch - which seems unlikely, now, from the latest data showing accelerating expansion. Consciousness would come to an end at a singularity.

If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone . . . . Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.