Hello,

I've had a question on my mind for awhile that I hope someone here can answer.

Simply, I'm curious as to whether or not we really know if 'time' actually exists, i.e. is it anything other than a unit of measurement we have created based upon the rotation of our planet around the sun.

I ask this because if we don't really know that 'time' exists, then how do we know that einsteins theory that says time slows (and I believe it is thought that it will stop) when you get to the speed of light is actually correct?

I know this question may be elementary for some of you, so I would appreciate a response in 'laymans terms' if you can!

Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.

regards,

• Time is measured by the frequency of light - yanniru - July 23, 2002 - 14:56 UTC
  • Please elaborate, oh rainbow-laden one! - carefuluniverse - July 23, 2002 - 16:38 UTC
    • The question was if time really exists - yanniru - July 23, 2002 - 16:52 UTC
      • Oy vey, you reverse 180 degrees and blame me! - carefuluniverse - July 23, 2002 - 19:38 UTC
        • I did not know you were Yiddish - yanniru - July 23, 2002 - 20:22 UTC
          • Was ist Yiddish? - kantolfir2 - August 2, 2002 - 01:20 UTC