Perception of Time & the Probability Wave: Is It Illusory?

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The discussion centers on the concept of time perception in relation to the probability wave of particles, specifically electrons. Participants argue that the flow of time may be an illusion, supported by interpretations of general relativity which suggest that past, present, and future exist simultaneously. This perspective challenges the conventional understanding of time as linear and emphasizes the relativity of temporal experience. The implications of this viewpoint suggest that our subjective experience of time may not align with the fundamental nature of reality.

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If the probability wave of say an electron is smeared throughout the entire universe and all matter is subject to relative time experience, could this give cause to believe that our subjective perception of time is irrelevant to this question or to the opposite effect that past, present and future are illusory? Maybe something else entirely?
 
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I believe that from what I have read that many physicist do feel that the flow of time is an illusion. The past, present, and future would still be real, but they would be relative. For example 2020 would be the future relative to myself at this moment, but 2020 would be the present relative to someone in the future. According to general relativity all time exist all at once in one eternal moment.
 

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