Are we not already travelling at the speed of light?

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The discussion centers on the concept of the speed of light, with a newcomer to physics questioning whether humans are already traveling at this speed. Forum members clarify that the speed of light (c) is a constant that cannot be achieved by objects with mass, as one cannot transform to the rest frame of a photon. They emphasize the need for proper citations to discuss specific readings or theories. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding fundamental physics principles for newcomers. Overall, the idea that we are traveling at the speed of light is dismissed by experienced members.
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This isn't for any homework or coursework. I am new to physics and have decided to embrace my inner geek that i have been suppressing for 30 years.

Some light reading recently has pointed out to me that the speed of light is not a constant velocity we should hope to achieve but the speed at which we are already travelling.

Can someone explain this to me?
 
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ClintWalker said:
This isn't for any homework or coursework. I am new to physics and have decided to embrace my inner geek that i have been suppressing for 30 years.

Some light reading recently has pointed out to me that the speed of light is not a constant velocity we should hope to achieve but the speed at which we are already travelling.

Can someone explain this to me?

We can't explain what you read without you citing the proper source, something we require in this forum.

https://www.physicsforums.com/blog.php?b=2703

And no, we cannot be traveling at c. We cannot transform to the rest frame of the photon.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
We can't explain what you read without you citing the proper source, something we require in this forum.

https://www.physicsforums.com/blog.php?b=2703

And no, we cannot be traveling at c. We cannot transform to the rest frame of the photon.

Zz.

thanks. I am new in here obviously
 
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