ABSTRACT
The chapter shows that histories do not have to be made in strict chronological order. Affirming Liu Zhiji’s argument for chronology as a choice, it highlights the dynamic temporal shifts human historians make in their introductions to a range of prize-winning books on Asian history. It also highlights the challenges of dating and sequencing historical sources and the importance of recognising this in AI timestamping and the use of linear, branching logics for sorting and presenting information, including in common social media platforms. Temporal propositions are imperfect or partially true deductions which refer to other claims. The chapter also highlights the intricate relationship between temporal propositions and audience trust.
