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Does it really exist? I personally think that it doesn't, it's just another thing like math which doesn't exist in reality. Is there evidence that time is an actual real thing?
dauto said:Yes, we do. It has been measured since antiquity with watches and clocks.
Jupiter60 said:Does "time" stop when the watches and clocks hands aren't moving? I don't think so.
Jupiter60 said:Does "time" stop when the watches and clocks hands aren't moving? I don't think so. If I took the battery out of my wall clock, would "time" stop? No, but the clock would. Clocks do not prove the existence of time.
Sure they do. They measure something, that something is time, by definition.Jupiter60 said:Clocks do not prove the existence of time.
There are several lines of evidence that suggest time exists. One is the observation of the movement of celestial bodies, such as the rotation of the Earth and the orbit of the Moon around the Earth. These movements provide a natural and consistent way to measure time. Additionally, the laws of thermodynamics, which govern the flow of energy, rely on the concept of time. Finally, our own subjective experience of time passing also supports the existence of time.
This is a philosophical question with no definitive answer. Some argue that time is a human construct, as it is based on our measurements and perceptions. Others argue that time exists independently, as it is a fundamental aspect of the universe and is necessary for the laws of physics to function.
While we can control our perception of time through things like meditation or altering our daily routine, there is no evidence to suggest that time itself can be manipulated or controlled. Time appears to be a constant force that is not affected by external influences.
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time and space are interconnected and form a four-dimensional fabric called spacetime. This means that time and space cannot exist without each other and are influenced by gravity and the movement of objects in the universe.
There is currently no scientific evidence to suggest that time travel is possible. While some theories, such as the concept of wormholes, suggest that time travel could be theoretically possible, it remains a topic of speculation and is not currently achievable with our current understanding of physics.