Time and Motion: An Unbreakable Connection?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion explores the relationship between time and motion, questioning whether time can exist independently of motion or vice versa. Participants delve into the conceptual implications of these ideas, examining definitions and subjective experiences of time.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants wonder if time can exist without motion or if motion is inherently tied to the concept of time.
  • One participant questions the meaning of 'exist', suggesting that clarity in definitions is crucial to the discussion.
  • Another participant argues that without a clear definition of 'exist', the question posed may be meaningless.
  • There is a proposal that subjective time could be experienced without visual motion, raising questions about the nature of thought and its relation to physical theories.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the possibility of thinking without any form of motion occurring in the brain.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the definitions and implications of time and motion, with no consensus reached on the fundamental questions posed.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the ambiguity surrounding the term 'exist' and the dependence on subjective interpretations of time and motion. The discussion does not resolve the relationship between these concepts.

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I've often wondered... can time exist if there is no motion? Or can motion only occur if there is time? (or are both the same idea lol...?)
Your thoughts/knowledge?
 
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What does 'exist' mean?
 
Exist = occur... I don't know if that's the right word, sorry.
 
If you can't say exactly what you mean by 'exist', it's a meaningless question.
 
Okay. Can time progress? As in, can there be time without there being motion?
 
I can certainly imagine experiencing subjective time (temporal arrangement of thoughts) without ever witnessing any motion visually. Can we think without any motion in our brains? Maybe, but it doesn't fit with any physical theories that we have today, and seems highly unlikely.
 

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