Dale said:No, time perception is a psychological/biological phenomenon. The human brain is a rather poor functioning clock, very unstable and inaccurate. Time perception is just the inaccuracy of that clock, completely unrelated to relativistic time dilation.
Yes, and that has nothing whatsoever to do with time dilation in relativityTheQuestionGuy14 said:Ok, I see. So, when people in the dreams counted to 10, and reality it was 12 seconds, 12 seconds really did go by and they just thought it was 10 seconds?
Dale said:Yes, and that has nothing whatsoever to do with time dilation in relativity
Yes. This is now getting repetitive. If you have nothing new to ask then we can close the thread.TheQuestionGuy14 said:time always passes at the same rate of 1 second per second for everything, whether you're in a dream, or an animals perspective etc?
Time perception is the subjective experience of the passing of time. It is influenced by factors such as attention, emotion, and memory. Time dilation, on the other hand, is a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity, where time appears to pass slower for an observer in motion compared to an observer at rest.
Yes, time perception can be affected by time dilation. For example, astronauts who spend extended periods of time in space experience time dilation due to their high speeds, which can impact their perception of time. However, other factors such as novelty and routine also play a role in how we perceive time.
Yes, both time perception and time dilation can be measured using various methods. Time perception can be measured through psychological experiments and surveys, while time dilation can be measured through precise measurements of time using highly accurate clocks.
Yes, understanding time perception and time dilation has many practical applications. For instance, it can help improve the accuracy of timekeeping devices, which are essential for various fields such as navigation and communication. It can also aid in the development of new technologies such as GPS systems.
While we cannot fully control time perception and time dilation, there are ways to alter them. For example, practicing mindfulness and being more present in the moment can help us perceive time as passing slower. Similarly, traveling at high speeds or being in strong gravitational fields can cause time dilation. However, these effects are relatively small and cannot be significantly altered or controlled by individuals.