The Rietdijk proof suggests that the future is predetermined from the perspective of a distant observer, aligning with certain interpretations of relativity. The discussion highlights the philosophical implications of simultaneity in different frames of reference, emphasizing that while relativity does not favor any frame, it opens the door to metaphysical interpretations. Participants express varying beliefs about the existence of a "metaphysically preferred" frame that could define a true present, impacting the understanding of future events.
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