I Do most physicists believe time flows?

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The discussion centers on whether physicists believe time flows or if it is merely a perception, referencing concepts like eternalism, presentism, and the growing block universe. Participants question if two different points in time can be considered equally real and how this relates to the existence of time crystals. There is no clear consensus among physicists on the nature of time, indicating a division in opinions. The thread aims to avoid philosophical debates and seeks empirical references instead. The topic remains unresolved, highlighting the complexity of understanding time in physics.
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I am not asking the question as to whether or not time is real, I am asking the question as to whether or not time flows as in does physics favor:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternalism_(philosophy_of_time)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophical_presentism

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growing_block_universe

So are two different points in time both equally real? Or is time's flows just how we perceive it?

Also can time crystals exist if time didn't flow?

Is there a general consensus among physicists or are they divide on this?
 
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We avoid philosophical discussion here, so we will close this thread. However, if anyone has a good reference to an opinion poll on the subject, then please send me a PM and we will open it for that.
 
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