Another view of the concept of time.

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The discussion revolves around the concept of time, exploring various philosophical, scientific, and conceptual perspectives. Participants share their views on the nature of time, its significance, and its definition, while also reflecting on the limitations of current understanding in physics.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that some philosophers and scientists view time as a fabrication of human imagination, while others see it as an extension of existing concepts without a solid independent description.
  • Another participant proposes that time is fundamentally linked to the change of matter and energy, presenting a simplified view of its nature.
  • A different perspective is offered, stating that time is a definition created by humans to categorize the past, present, and future, and is described as the fourth dimension that remains poorly understood in contemporary physics.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the potential for meaningful discussion, suggesting that the thread may lead to idle speculation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature and significance of time, with no consensus reached on its definition or implications. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims reflect a variety of philosophical and scientific interpretations of time, with some acknowledging the limitations of current understanding in physics. The discussion does not resolve these interpretations.

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Another view of the concept of "time."

Dear Friends,

I am new to these most interesting forums. I am very pleased to have discovered them. Perhaps I can add a subject that might also be of interest?

Some philosophers, theologians and even some scientists seem to feel that "time" is but a figment of human imagination or some similar fabrication. Others suggest that it is only but a manifistation or similar extension of an existing concept, without any truly solid, independent description of its own.

I would submit, for your consideration, the contention that "time" is a major factor, if not THE major factor, in our universe. The thesis for this is presented, in some detail (but without the mathematics), for your inspection at:

I haven't given the specific page on that site, in the address noted above, because I also believe you will find the entire site most interesting. However, the page in question is: "The Physical Nature of Time".

I hope you will enjoy the experience and will return here will various comments and such. I'm sure that such a discussion will be quite interesting.

Most sincerely,

Tal D. Noble

P.S. I will do my best to find my way back here and join with you in any discussions that might follow.
 
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I always looked at time most simply as the change of matter, and energy from one step to another... wow enlightening I know
 
Time!... its the definition that man has given the past,present,and future present to come. Time is no mystery but is the 4th dimension that we don't fully understand with our 20th century physics! -Chad
 
Seems that this thread can only lead to idle specutlation.

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