The discussion centers on the concept of time as a coordinate system and its relationship to spatial coordinates. It concludes definitively that time does not function as a coordinate system, thereby negating the possibility of simultaneous x,y,z coordinates in time and space causing random events. The notion of "time locks" is also addressed, reinforcing the idea that the universe does not operate under such mechanisms. This analysis emphasizes the distinct nature of time compared to spatial dimensions.
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eextreme said:Could there be x,y,z coordinates in time that is in the the same place as the x,y,z coordinates in space, which would cause an "random" event at that location in space? If there are things like time locks which opens only at certain times, does the universe work the same way?