Convergent Presentism: A Substantival Model of Time with Objective Point of Probable-Convergence (PP-C)

This paper introduces Convergent Time Theory (CTT), a new way of understanding time that combines strict presentism and substantivalism in a three-dimensional spatial universe plus time. Time is envisioned as a substantival “rope-like” medium. Only the infinitesimal Point of Probable-Convergence (PP-C) — the advancing “now” — is truly real and experienced. Future probability strands, representing real superpositions of particles, spiral forward and are gradually pruned through ordinary physical cause-and-effect as the PP-C wavefront advances at the speed of light in the Cosmic Microwave Background rest frame. The actual convergence and weaving at the PP-C occurs at a fundamental imperceptible rate of faster than that of a Planck, theoretically calculated as 1 x 10♾️, which is the speed of perception itself. Once through this point, events become part of a single, immutable historical line. CTT offers natural solutions to the quantum measurement problem, reconciles presentism with relativity, explains the arrow of time, and provides a physical foundation for consciousness. The theory is compared to Penrose and Hameroff’s Orch-OR model, and its implications and testability are discussed. Keywords: Philosophy of time, presentism, substantivalism, quantum foundations, consciousness, relativity.