Can time exist without space and vice versa

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The discussion centers on the interdependence of time and space, emphasizing that according to General Relativity (GR), both are fundamental concepts that cannot exist independently. The prevailing view in physics asserts that time cannot exist without space and vice versa, as they are intrinsically linked within the framework of GR. The speculative nature of the question led to the decision to lock the thread, highlighting the challenges in discussing such abstract concepts without concrete evidence.

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This thought has been echoing in my mind. Hoping someone would be so kind to answer it.
 
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Such a thing doesn't match reality so we really don't know. The prevailing theory that describes space and time is General Relativity, and in GR space and time are fundamental concepts that cannot be gotten rid of. Since your question is extremely speculative, and because we constantly have problems with threads asking similar questions, I'm going to have to lock this thread.
 

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