Humans frequently overemphasize the present, overlooking historical context and future possibilities. Many view the present as the peak of progress, yet literature and cinema often depict a grim future. This focus on the now, while promoting happiness, contrasts with tempocentrism?the belief that our current era is superior to previous ones. This viewpoint can distort our understanding, much like Eurocentrism does, by unfairly comparing and judging past times against the present. Brett Bowden suggests that although the present may have unique attributes, its true significance, relative to past and future moments, should be evaluated over time.
