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Re: That Time Problem??

Times is always moving forward but can move forward at different rates depending on the reference. Time dilation means the flow of time has slowed in that reference. But it is still moving forward. This is easier to explain if you look at time as a type of potential. Relative to the twin paradox, we give them both a gallon of time potential. The one on the stationary reference drinks faster. The one on the moving reference drinks slower (time dilation) so when he returns to earth he has extra left over.

Time potential is not a established concept. The alternative never seems to create a meeting of minds for many because it gets too abstract. It require too many assumptions. Time potential only needs one assumption.
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