Absolute Space and Moving Co-ordinates.

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The discussion centers on the implications of Galilean space-time and its rejection of fixed coordinate systems, specifically in the context of special relativity. It highlights the distinction between absolute space and relative time, emphasizing that in special relativity, time is not a constant but varies based on the observer's motion. The conversation also questions the existence of relative or personal space within moving coordinate systems, suggesting that each system possesses its own spatial context despite motion. The debate reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of these concepts, particularly in relation to Newtonian mechanics.

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Galilean space-time renounces that use of co-ordinate systems such as x3 and t1 because comparing two space-time co-ordinates such as x3=1,2,3, t1=1 and x3=1,2,3,t1=10 says you are looking at the same point in space 9 seconds apart. This is thought to be naive. But in special relativity, time is relative. And because there is no absolute space, would the notion of relative/personal space exist? As in, a moving co-ordinate system has its own space despite its motion.
 
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n4n0b0y said:
Galilean space-time renounces that use of co-ordinate systems such as x3 and t1 because comparing two space-time co-ordinates such as x3=1,2,3, t1=1 and x3=1,2,3,t1=10 says you are looking at the same point in space 9 seconds apart.

No it doesn't. There is no trouble labeling coordinates that way in Newtonian mechanics.

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This is thought to be naive. But in special relativity, time is relative. And because there is no absolute space, would the notion of relative/personal space exist? As in, a moving co-ordinate system has its own space despite its motion.

I didn't understand any of that.
 

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