Is there really such a thing as TIME?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of time, exploring its nature and how it is perceived, particularly in relation to speed and motion. Participants question whether time can be affected by velocity and express curiosity about its fundamental characteristics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how time works, suggesting that time slows down when traveling at high speeds, as experienced in an airplane.
  • The same participant wonders if time speeds up when moving slowly and questions if there is a middle ground where time behaves differently based on speed.
  • Another participant humorously questions the existence of time, linking it to the practicality of clocks.
  • Several posts include light-hearted banter, indicating a mix of serious inquiry and playful interaction among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus, as participants express varying degrees of seriousness and humor regarding the concept of time, and the inquiry remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed scientific explanations or definitions of time, and the discussion includes a mix of serious questions and humorous remarks, which may limit the depth of exploration.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in philosophical inquiries about time, its perception in physics, or those looking for a light-hearted discussion on a complex topic may find this thread engaging.

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I mean... what is time.. can someone explain to me how it works =-/... if you are going very fast.. then it means time is slowing down right... I mean.. time IS slowing down in an airplane.. so basically.. because you are going super fast.. time slows down so it takes less time to your destination as opposed to running somewhere...

but... how come ...


so does that mean that if you are going very slow.. time speeds up...?

is there like a middle time where.. if you go fast.. it slows down.. and if you almost stop.. it speeds up?
 
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Is there really such a thing as TIME?
I hope so! Else I'm going to return all those clocks and get a refund! :P
 
Yeah. It's a magazine.

cookiemonster
 
cookiemonster said:
Yeah. It's a magazine.

cookiemonster
And you're handsome too. :biggrin:
 
LOL you know.. I thought about Time the magazine when I made this post.. but I didnt htink anyone in this forum would post smartass response like that =-P
 
Euphoriet said:
LOL you know.. I thought about Time the magazine when I made this post.. but I didnt htink anyone in this forum would post smartass response like that =-P
Ooops, sorry, always expect a smartass response.

But you did pose a serious question...sorry, back on topic? :smile:
 
Sorry, I just couldn't resist... ;)

Besides, serious discussions about time go in a different forum, no?

cookiemonster
 
heh no problem... I guess I should have posted in the physics forum.. but I don't know.. it could be just a general discussion..
 

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