The climax (which is chronologically the beginning) reveals the accident was caused by a moment of distraction—the passenger unbuckled her seatbelt to put on a jacket just as the car veered off course. The Conflict of Logic vs. Emotion
By showing the aftermath first and moving toward the beginning, the video mirrors the internal process of mourning and reflection . The protagonist is literally "rewinding" his life to find the exact moment where things fell apart. Coldplay - The Scientist (Official 4K Video)
The title "The Scientist" refers to a person who relies on logic, data, and "numbers and figures" to understand the world. The climax (which is chronologically the beginning) reveals