Are Time and Light the Same Thing?

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The discussion explores the relationship between time and light, asserting that while they are closely connected, they are not the same thing. The speed of light is suggested as a potential metaphor for the speed of time. Participants express curiosity about the philosophical implications of equating the two concepts. Despite their similarities, the consensus leans towards recognizing their distinctiveness. The conversation highlights the complexity of understanding time and light in both scientific and philosophical contexts.
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are time and light the same thing?
 
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Why should they be?
 
Are yesterday and blue the same thing?
 
Although there is a very close connection between light and our understanding of time, the two cannot really be thought of as "the same thing". Or at least, no way i can think of. But the speed of light could be thought of as being the speed of time.

BTW, Welcome to the Forums, lightzone!
 
lol sorry, i was just having an argument with someone about this, and they tried to convince me that light and time were the same. So i made this account
 
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Its actually a very interesting topic of study. The two subjects whave soo much in common, that assuming they were the same wouldent be wrong, but it wouldent quite be right. Only time will tell.
 
Nenad said:
Only time will tell.
Are we going to be enlightened? :smile:
 

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