Is Mass Outside of Space-Time the Ultimate Brain Twister?

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Mass curves space-time, acting as a force within it, although the concept of mass being outside of space-time is debated. The discussion highlights the complexity of interpreting these ideas, comparing them to a hand curving a balloon, which illustrates how forces interact with physical objects. The objective of examining these statements is to challenge understanding and interpretation of fundamental physics concepts, suggesting that while the information is accessible, the real challenge lies in how these facts are perceived and understood.
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Mass curves space-time.
Mass is a force acting on space-time.
Mass is outside of space-time.
 
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Your first statement is correct, your second is incorrect (if you mean 'force' in the accepted physical sense), and your third is sort of trivial.

How is this a brain teaser ?
 
exactly what is the objective of reading those three phrases?
 
My hand curves a balloon.
My hand is a force acting on the balloon.
My hand is outside of the balloon.
 
Would this subject actually be the biggest brain twister of all time?
All the information is available,its just the interpretation of the facts.
 

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