The discussion revolves around the influence of gravity on the mechanics of an analog clock design, specifically whether a clock can be designed to account for gravitational effects on timekeeping. The scope includes theoretical considerations and speculative ideas about clock design and the nature of time in relation to gravity.
Participants express differing views on the feasibility and implications of designing a clock that accounts for gravitational effects. There is no consensus on the initial hypothesis or the validity of personal theories in the context of the discussion.
Some assumptions about the nature of gravity and time are not fully explored, and the discussion includes unresolved questions about the practical implications of the proposed clock design.
Well its my understanding that gravity distorts spacetime and will in turn change the "flow" of time.Simon Bridge said:What do you mean by "account for the effect of gravity on time"?
You could use a general predictive model to use without directly having to observe a clock somewhere moving at a different speed couldn't you?CWatters said:If that's the case it would alter all "clocks" so you have nothing to compare your clock with.