Recent content by GregStacey

This is something I've never wrapped my head around: light doesn't experience time, but somehow in my reference frame light interacts with other things *in a timely fashion*. The two stories don't seem compatible.

Hi Tachyonie - what you describe is a version of the Twin Paradox. It's described (and solved) in detail on wikipedia: just type "twin paradox" and you'll be on your way.

Hi all - thanks for the responses. It seems that the paradox has been reconciled (i.e. shown not be paradoxical) in a number of ways. However, because of my limited understanding of the subject area, I might need one more confirmation to tie it all together... To restate, I see the problem...

Hi all - this (seeming) paradox has been brought up on a few other forums with less than illuminating results. I'm curious to see what the solution is. Okay, so, you're watching a massive object approach the speed of light. From your reference frame, you are measuring the increase in apparent...