I don't dare postulate about science but I know that it takes both emotion and intellect in order for art to happen.
My idea in terms of managing a narrative or in thinking in my creative life is that you could easily argue that the past the present and the future all occur simultaneously and if you can postulate that then you're not strictly bound to a linear narrative.
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline simulated fear postulates courage simulated weakness postulates strength.