Does Time Exist? My Reasoning Explored

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The discussion centers on the philosophical and scientific inquiry into the existence of time, positing that time is merely a measurement of energy state changes rather than a fundamental entity. The author references the twin paradox, suggesting that time dilation occurs due to variations in atomic changes at relativistic speeds, which are influenced by energy states as described by the equation E=mc². The conclusion drawn is that our perception of time may be an illusion based on consistent energy changes rather than an independent dimension.

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Does time exist? I'm am not so sure it does.

my reasoning is;
1. time is a measurement of frequency of change of energy state.
2. controlled energy changes are constant, and don't vary, so if time existed we would see variations.

now I know that the twin paradox is the go-to for proving that time exists.
In the twin paradox, the traveler is moving close to c.
since e=mc^2, e must remain static.
I believe that to compensate for a static e value for each atom at immense speed, the atomic changes slow. So, atom change varies with the energy from speed, causing a slowed aging process at high speeds and a faster aging process at lower speeds.

So, basically i think that we have fooled ourselves into believing time. When all we are measuring is recognized energy changes, and it also allows for a measurement of our current energy state, especially since we are all on the same space rock, moving at the same speed.

I know I sound like sound like a mad scientist, and I am probably wrong about a lot of things, I would just like to know whether this makes sense or not.
 
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PS: you'll have to define what you mean by 'exist' and 'makes sense'...
 
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