Posted on 04/09/2018 7:06:43 AM PDT by Simon Green
Welcome to Quantum Theory.
First off, for it to be accurate the observer would have to be located in a NON MOVING SPOT. There is no such place in the Universe. Or perhaps, to be more clear, one cannot find such a spot as there is no 'reference' point to determine whether one is moving or not.
Movement is relative to the observer. Quantum Theory/Mechanics/Gravity is beginning to work this theory that time is divorced from space when at high velocity/power/gravity. Lots of room for growth.
Second, the theory depends on there only being one observer. Two different observers would obtain two different timelines.
ibid.
Einstein theorized that it was possible in his Theory of Relativity and it was proven in General Relativity.
If you accept Einstein's theory, then time can be 'distorted'. Of course, it is only distorted (according to an earlier post) to the OBSERVER and not the OBSERVED. Which would mean It WAS distorted and AT THE SAME TIME was NOT DISTORTED.
Newton said time was constant. Einstein said: "Hold my beer." and ToR/GR allegedly proved that time was distortable. Quantum Theory says: "Not so fast, Al."
Kinda like Quantum Theory. It is and it is not.
Such is the realm of science. Constantly changing, being challenged, modifying, revealing, and challenged all over again. Somehow, I believe they all are correct and incorrect.
Kinda like Schrodinger's theoretical cat.
*** “Time is relative. And so is distortion” ***
Ask Algore, he agrees (but he says Climate isn’t)
You bet.
Is there any proof it is becoming less "dense" ?
As space expands, the average "density" of the universe goes down, obviously.
I was talking about the mass of the Universe expanding, which may not even be true.
You said 'space' expands. If it expands, what is it expanding into, and how would you go about measuring that ?
If you and I were to stand back to back for a duel, and then walk away from each other, is "space" expanding between us, or are we just moving away from each other "in space" ? Is the space between us less dense, more dense, or the same ?
Yes. The expansion of the universe is extremely well documented. BTW, the average density of the universe is roughly 5.9 protons per cubic meter. This does not take dark matter or dark energy into account, mind you.
I was talking about the mass of the Universe expanding, which may not even be true
The mass of the universe is not increasing.
You said 'space' expands. If it expands, what is it expanding into, and how would you go about measuring that ?
It's not expanding "into" anything.
https://www.universetoday.com/1455/podcast-what-is-the-universe-expanding-into/
BTW, the average density of the universe is roughly 5.9 protons per cubic meter.
Where was that measurement taken ?
The mass of the universe is not increasing. How would we know whether it was or not ? We don't even know how 'big' it is, or if it is infinite.
It's not expanding "into" anything.
To help clarify, you are using 'space' and 'universe' interchangeably, correct ?
If we eliminate the observer, then TIME STANDS STILL.
If we eliminate the observer, time ceases to exist!
The mass of the universe is not increasing.
How would we know whether it was or not ? We don't even know how 'big' it is, or if it is infinite.
Time always slows down when you're waiting in line for the restroom.......
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