How meaningful is the notion of now here on Earth?

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TL;DR

Is it meaningful to ask what say, my friend is doing in London when I am in New York?

So, not looking for anything over complicated. Just been picking up some special relativity.

How meaningful is the notion of now here on Earth? Is special relativity worth even considering for day to day interactions with others?

 

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TL;DR Summary: Is it meaningful to ask what say, my friend is doing in London when I am in New York?

Do you have their phone number? Pick up your phone and ask them. That’s what “now” means in ordinary English.

Is special relativity worth even considering for day to day interactions with others?

No.

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