Is Time More Than Just a Mental Construct?

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In summary, the concept of time is often considered to be more than just a mental construct. While it is intangible and cannot be physically measured, time plays a crucial role in our daily lives and is deeply ingrained in our perception of the world. Philosophers and scientists have debated the nature of time for centuries, with some arguing that it is a fundamental aspect of the universe and others suggesting that it is a subjective construct created by the human mind. Regardless of the perspective, the concept of time remains a complex and fascinating topic that continues to intrigue and challenge our understanding of the world.
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Peter Clowes
Since these two "devices" are both constructs of the mind and have no basis in reality if Matter is not present then why do we only look at them one way? Is not dt/ds as valid as ds/dt; etc?

I would like to postulate a "Theory of Time"!

Regards
A 70 year old Industrial Chemist!
 
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