Growing Block Universe: SR & GR Compatibility

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The Growing Block Universe theory posits a single "true" definition of simultaneity, which raises questions about its compatibility with Special Relativity (SR) and General Relativity (GR). The discussion concludes that for the Growing Block Universe to align with SR and GR, it must be regarded as a metaphysical claim, devoid of empirical verification. This perspective emphasizes that no physical experiment can definitively ascertain the metaphysical "true" definition of simultaneity, thereby establishing a philosophical boundary between these theories.

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  • Understanding of Special Relativity (SR)
  • Familiarity with General Relativity (GR)
  • Knowledge of metaphysical concepts in physics
  • Basic principles of simultaneity in physics
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Is the Growing Block Universe theory compatible with SR an GR?
 
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Growing block universe implies a single "true" definition of simultaneity, so this would only be compatible with SR and GR if you treat it as a purely metaphysical claim and agree that absolutely no physical experiment could determine what the metaphysically "true" definition of simultaneity actually was.
 

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