Block Universe / Frozen Universe / Block Time

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In special relativity the time of two events are relative.

That means that one person's present can be construed as another person's past.

this would seem to imply that past, present, and future all exist in block universe--in bloock time wherein we live in a frozen universe.

Does this make sense?
 
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hey jrrship, not really sure what your getting at here. why don't you check out the twins paradox for some 'one mans present is another mans past' kind of stuff.
 

1. What is the Block Universe theory?

The Block Universe, also known as the Frozen Universe or Block Time, is a theory in physics and philosophy that suggests that time is a dimension on par with the three dimensions of space. This means that all events, past, present, and future, exist simultaneously in a fixed block of time. The past is not gone, and the future is not yet to come, but rather, all events are equally real and unchanging.

2. How does the Block Universe theory differ from other theories of time?

The Block Universe theory differs from other theories, such as the presentism or growing block theory, in that it does not see time as a linear progression from past to present to future. Instead, it suggests that time is static, and all events exist in a four-dimensional block. This means that the future is just as real and unchangeable as the past.

3. What evidence supports the Block Universe theory?

The Block Universe theory is supported by the laws of physics, specifically Einstein's theory of relativity. This theory suggests that time is relative and can be affected by factors such as gravity and velocity. Additionally, the concept of entropy, which states that the universe is moving towards a state of maximum disorder, aligns with the idea that time is fixed and unchanging.

4. Does the Block Universe theory account for free will?

One of the main criticisms of the Block Universe theory is that it challenges the concept of free will. If all events are predetermined and exist simultaneously, then it could be argued that we do not have true free will. However, some proponents of the theory argue that our perception of free will is an illusion, and our actions are still a result of our choices and decisions.

5. How does the Block Universe theory relate to the concept of time travel?

The Block Universe theory suggests that time travel is not possible in the traditional sense. This is because all events, including future events, already exist in the fixed block of time. Therefore, traveling to the past or future would not change anything, as those events have already occurred. Some theories, however, propose that it may be possible to move through different points in the block of time, but not change the events that have already taken place.

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