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The discussion centers on the twin paradox in the context of special relativity, specifically addressing a scenario involving two spaceships traveling in opposite directions and returning to Earth. Both spaceships experience time dilation, leading to the question of how they can be the same age upon return despite observing each other's time dilate. The explanation aligns with the established principles of the twin paradox, where the traveling twin ages less due to their acceleration and changes in inertial frames during the journey.

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EDIT: Figured out question, don't worry guys.
 
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ok, first question was stupid.

Second question. Say two spaceships both leave Earth and travel in opposite directions and travel back to Earth along the exact same path but in opposite directions. They have both aged less relative to the people on earth. But the people in the two spaceships saw each other's time dilate. So how can they be the same age when they get back to earth?

This is a variation of the classic twin paradox, and the explanation is basically the same.

If you're not familiar with the twin paradox, start with this link. The question you're asking ("the people in the two spaceships saw each other's time dilate. So how can they be the same age when they get back to earth?") is similar to the question "How does Stella end up aging less when she saw Terence's time dilate?".
 

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