If time is a dimension, does the past and future exist physically still?

[Heyo]

Why is the last one attractive to you?

I like to have an open future. I like the illusion of free choice (even though I know that Free Will doesn't exist). The idea of being a character in a book that is already written is depressing.

 

[Secret Chief]

I would say so, it’s the measurement of physical things.

The measurement of physical things is usually done with something like a tape measure or ruler. I don't see how time itself, whatever that may be, is something physical. If someone asks you to measure a box would you say "Hang on, I'll just get time out from my tool box."?

 

[The Sum of Awe]

The measurement of physical things is usually done with something like a tape measure or ruler. I don't see how time itself, whatever that may be, is something physical. If someone asks you to measure a box would you say "Hang on, I'll just get time out from my tool box."?

Hmm. Well, calendars are one example, and clocks. But I see your point, those are abstract. But where does’now’ go when it is no longer now?

 

[Secret Chief]

Hmm. Well, calendars are one example, and clocks. But I see your point, those are abstract. But where does’now’ go when it is no longer now?

Ah well if you're going to go all philosophical on me....
For me, there is only the eternal now.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Ah well if you're going to go all philosophical on me....
For me, there is only the eternal now.

The eternal now. That’s an interesting way to try to picture it. I like it.

 

[vulcanlogician]

Anyone in the mood for a philosophy lecture?