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In reply to the discussion: Alan Alda poses question in new contest for scientists: What is time? [View all]rso
(2,271 posts)29. time
Time is a creation of the human collective. It is a "rule of the game" in physical existence, and it allows us to experience events one after the other instead of all at once, as it is in ultimate reality. As such, it is really nothing but a pre-conceived notion in physical existence. For example, as Einstein stated, 30 minutes in a dentist's chair pass quite a bit slower than 30 minutes enjoying yourself with a loved one. So it is not as rigid as we may think, and during meditation and other such events, the elasticity of time becomes quite apparent. In short, a conventional scientist cannot really come close to an explanation of time, but a combination scientist-mystic like Einstein, Tagore or Spencer can come closest.
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Alan Alda poses question in new contest for scientists: What is time? [View all]
The Straight Story
Dec 2012
OP
Toughie. You can't really even define a second. It depends how fast you're going.
tclambert
Dec 2012
#12
I'm not sure what time actually is, but I know it goes by faster as you get older.
meti57b
Dec 2012
#22
If Members of Congress can't understand what scientists are telling them, perhaps...
OldDem2012
Dec 2012
#24
Are we for certain that our universe will ever reach thermodynamic equilibrium?
Uncle Joe
Dec 2012
#75
"You've dedicated your life to educating the general populace about complex scientific ideas.
TheManInTheMac
Dec 2012
#83