We know, from our surroundings and experiences, we live in 4 Dimensions (or 3 + 1). Three Dimensions Represent our Spacial orientation; X, Y & Z. while 1 represents time ∞ (which is often referred to as the fourth Dimension) and only moves in 1 fixed direction which is forward.
The 3 spacial dimensions are made up of + and - distances from a point in a non-relative location. In simplest terms these are; Forward and Backwards (X), Left and Right - Or Side to Side (Y), and Up and Down (Z). For an object to get from point A to point B it must always account for all 4 dimensions. It may have only moved forward (X), but in order to have moved forward (X), it must also be measured along with the remaining 2 Spacial orientations (Y, Z), and time (∞).
The reason I bring up Spacial Orientation is because it is one of the easiest explanations on how we account for the measurement of time. We understand the basic process of time, (Counting 30 seconds), but how are we able to keep track of that 30 seconds and know that it's been a 30 second duration and not 15 seconds moving forward and 15 seconds moving backwards?
This is where we introduce our current understanding of measuring time. We understand there is a certain amount of time that is Light, referred to as Daylight, and a certain amount of time that is Dark, which is referred to as Night. This amount of time for either of these can change depending on a number of factors including (but not limited to), which Hemisphere you are in, the distance from the north or south pole, the period of rotation of the earth (Seasons), your personal perception (Sleep) and more.
We are also aware that it takes X amount of time for an abject to get from point A to point B (X Being based on Distance/Speed in this case). In simplest terms, if we were to drop a Tennis Ball from the top of a 10 story building, it would take X amount of time to hit the ground. If, under the exact same conditions (Wind, air pressure, humidity etc). we dropped the exact same ball, it should hit the ground in the exact same amount of time in which the original drop occurred. Of course, change a single condition when dropping the ball and you will find a different result, however, that is introducing the concept of entropy, something we will go through later.
In order to measure time as effectively as we can, we take an object (Obj) and it's Spacial Orientation (X,Y, Z) and record a specified distance in movement as it travels forward in time (∞) . We then take that distance, and under the exact same condition, record the object (Obj) moving the exact same amount of time to get the same results. We therefor understand that the distance this object travels take a certain amount of perceived time to achieve the same results. If it was therefor doubled in distance, the time should be multiplied by 2 and so on.
Throughout the Millennium's of recorded history, the study of time, through measuring distances between rotations of day and night, the rotations around the sun, the positioning of the stars, the rotations of seasons and rotation of life, it has resulted in our current day understanding of Days, Months, Years etc.
But, in all honestly, none of this amounts to what time truly is.
Take for example, a runner in a race. When the gun goes off the race begins and the stopwatch starts. They run around the track until they pass the finish line as to which the stopwatch Freezes and the race ends.
In order for us to be able to account for time, where do we find the start? Current theories hypothesize some form of start. I'm sure we've all heard of the Big Bang, or Creation by a being of some kind (referred to as god or gods). Both of these theories are equally perplexing as the next. And there's many more Theories to explain the existence of the universe, but none of them will ever be able to satisfy our understanding when we truly delve into this subject.
With the Big Bang, the understanding that before all matter in the universe was created, everything was part of a Singularity, a tiny subatomic particle. Einstein referred to this as a primordial singularity. This singularity began to expand and form as the creation of the Universe we currently know, which is still expanding to this very day. It was a Big Bang of sorts which forced creation to become, and time to begin.
With Creation, The idea of an all powerful being who spoke the universe into existence with "Let there be light". And from that point forward the creation of our universe began. From some perspectives, that also includes the constant development of the universe as the 'light' from the spoken word at creation, is still traversing the universe causing it to continually grow.
Unfortunately neither of these can answer the question, what existed before time?
The 3 spacial dimensions are made up of + and - distances from a point in a non-relative location. In simplest terms these are; Forward and Backwards (X), Left and Right - Or Side to Side (Y), and Up and Down (Z). For an object to get from point A to point B it must always account for all 4 dimensions. It may have only moved forward (X), but in order to have moved forward (X), it must also be measured along with the remaining 2 Spacial orientations (Y, Z), and time (∞).
The reason I bring up Spacial Orientation is because it is one of the easiest explanations on how we account for the measurement of time. We understand the basic process of time, (Counting 30 seconds), but how are we able to keep track of that 30 seconds and know that it's been a 30 second duration and not 15 seconds moving forward and 15 seconds moving backwards?
This is where we introduce our current understanding of measuring time. We understand there is a certain amount of time that is Light, referred to as Daylight, and a certain amount of time that is Dark, which is referred to as Night. This amount of time for either of these can change depending on a number of factors including (but not limited to), which Hemisphere you are in, the distance from the north or south pole, the period of rotation of the earth (Seasons), your personal perception (Sleep) and more.
We are also aware that it takes X amount of time for an abject to get from point A to point B (X Being based on Distance/Speed in this case). In simplest terms, if we were to drop a Tennis Ball from the top of a 10 story building, it would take X amount of time to hit the ground. If, under the exact same conditions (Wind, air pressure, humidity etc). we dropped the exact same ball, it should hit the ground in the exact same amount of time in which the original drop occurred. Of course, change a single condition when dropping the ball and you will find a different result, however, that is introducing the concept of entropy, something we will go through later.
In order to measure time as effectively as we can, we take an object (Obj) and it's Spacial Orientation (X,Y, Z) and record a specified distance in movement as it travels forward in time (∞) . We then take that distance, and under the exact same condition, record the object (Obj) moving the exact same amount of time to get the same results. We therefor understand that the distance this object travels take a certain amount of perceived time to achieve the same results. If it was therefor doubled in distance, the time should be multiplied by 2 and so on.
Throughout the Millennium's of recorded history, the study of time, through measuring distances between rotations of day and night, the rotations around the sun, the positioning of the stars, the rotations of seasons and rotation of life, it has resulted in our current day understanding of Days, Months, Years etc.
But, in all honestly, none of this amounts to what time truly is.
Take for example, a runner in a race. When the gun goes off the race begins and the stopwatch starts. They run around the track until they pass the finish line as to which the stopwatch Freezes and the race ends.
In order for us to be able to account for time, where do we find the start? Current theories hypothesize some form of start. I'm sure we've all heard of the Big Bang, or Creation by a being of some kind (referred to as god or gods). Both of these theories are equally perplexing as the next. And there's many more Theories to explain the existence of the universe, but none of them will ever be able to satisfy our understanding when we truly delve into this subject.
With the Big Bang, the understanding that before all matter in the universe was created, everything was part of a Singularity, a tiny subatomic particle. Einstein referred to this as a primordial singularity. This singularity began to expand and form as the creation of the Universe we currently know, which is still expanding to this very day. It was a Big Bang of sorts which forced creation to become, and time to begin.
With Creation, The idea of an all powerful being who spoke the universe into existence with "Let there be light". And from that point forward the creation of our universe began. From some perspectives, that also includes the constant development of the universe as the 'light' from the spoken word at creation, is still traversing the universe causing it to continually grow.
Unfortunately neither of these can answer the question, what existed before time?
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