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Time is a complex and not fully understood concept, with various theories attempting to explain its nature. One perspective suggests that time may be linked to entropy, where the increase in disorder correlates with the passage of time. Relativity posits that time is a dimension influenced by speed and gravity, leading to different experiences of time based on one's position. Quantum theory introduces randomness in outcomes, indicating that the future is not predetermined but rather created through interactions. Integrating these theories to form a cohesive understanding of time remains a significant challenge in science.
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How does time work? I understand that it's an unknown entity, but I was wondering, is it possible that all states; past, present and future, exist at the same time? Or do we pass through it? Or do all possible futures exist in our present?

Sorry for the questions lol. Subject confuses me greatly.
 
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Science isn't really sure yet. The only thing that they have found that consistantly increases with time is entropy (a measure of disorder), so it has been suggested time is increase in entropy. Relitivity, meanwhile, suggests time is a dimension, like space, and you have different "zones" of time depending on your relative speed and gravity potential, making the word "meanwhile" meaningless. In quantum theory, there is several random outcomes to, for example, whether an elecron emits radiation or not, which cannnot be predicted, impling the future is made up as you go along. Fitting all these models together to properly understand time is tricky.
 

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