[Profpat]

Originally Posted by Felix Schrodinger Hi Profpat I don't quite agree with this. IMHO time and space are absolute. Motion is the movement of matter through space at a rate controlled by time. Time is not 'associated' with spatial change and motion - it controls motion. I agree that the SPACE/TIME INTERVAL is absolute which makes them both absolute. regards Felix

OK my brain cells are now caffeinated, so I can now respond.

If I read your comment right you don't believe in Einstein's Special Relativity Theory.

The formula for Distance is Rate X Time, are you saying D=2T? ( i.e. motion and time are the same )

I view the space/time interval to be absolute not space or time.

Consider The Pythagorean Theorm; A2 + B2 = C2
Let's say the diagonal line C is absolute, and that it is connected to the vertical line A which is space and the horizontal line which is time, or vice versa.
You cann move the diagonal line up the Y axis, thus making the X axis shorter. Or you can move the diagonal line across the X axis thus making the Y axis shorter or longer. What is absolute here is the interval the diagonal line, the other 2 lines are not absolute but rather relative depending on the placement of the diagonal line.

I need more coffee.