Two questions.First, can something occur in an instant, zero seconds?Second, if the spacetime manifold has an operational beginning and end, both being defined as point-instants, is the beginning point-instant still part of a spatiotemporal continuum, while the ending point-instant is disconnected from it?Basically, is the point where space begins still included in the structure of space, while the point where it ends removed from space itself?
No. Infinitesimally small but not zero. Also no. Why wouldn't the end be included? It's longer stating the rind is part of the watermelon so why aren't the seeds? Random conjecture with no basis doesn't deserve consideration.
>>17038647>Infinitisimally small but not zero.Bummer. I know the smallest meaningful measure of time is Planck time, but I don't know what's meant when it's said that continuous time breaks down past that point, and if there could possibly be something below that level that would enable instantaneous occurrences.>Why wouldn't the end be included?Consider the continuum of consciousness with birth and death being both boundaries. Birth is an instant that includes consciousness, while death is an instant that excludes it. The end is a termination of the quality that defined the continuum, despite still being part of the continuum itself.Same logic applied to time. The instant time began, time still exists, but the instant time ends is where time no longer exists.
>>17038647>Infinitesimally small but not zero.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almost_surelyProblem?
>>17038623>can something occurI think if it's physical interaction than no, because all of them involve particles, those particles have to move and movement occurs at limited speed.Also, quantu dE*dt > h/2 => dt > h/2/dE
>>17038623>First, can something occur in an instant, zero seconds?no. /thread
>>17038996Consider the formation of a singularity.The spacetime metric collapses into a zero-dimensional point, where the singularity forms in a zero second instant.So, in this specific, extreme circumstance, something can occur in zero seconds: the formation of a singularity.>Dat math.I don't get. Stop being a nerd or I'll wipe a booger on your sweater-vest.
>>17039007>I don't get. Stop being a nerd or I'll wipe a booger on your sweater-vest.I'd be a nerd as long as I won't and you won't do a shit, miserable fat retard. I have better fitness than 99% of USA including of course you. One my look would be enough to make you seek for your mommy.>The spacetime metric collapsesWould there be any time to measure? Think! Be nerd like me.
>>17038623OP, you're going to get intentionally led nowhere by the so-called physicists on this board, because their entire fraudulent worldview (and even their jobs) depend on you never realizing their gross errors.see here for the level of consideration you were hoping for: >>17040806
