How do we understand time?

Physicists define time as the progression of events from the past to the present into the future. Time can be considered to be the fourth dimension of reality, used to describe events in three-dimensional space. It is not something we can see, touch, or taste, but we can measure its passage.

Where did time come from?

The measurement of time began with the invention of sundials in ancient Egypt some time prior to 1500 B.C. However, the time the Egyptians measured was not the same as the time today’s clocks measure. For the Egyptians, and indeed for a further three millennia, the basic unit of time was the period of daylight.

Why does time seem to go by so slowly to me?

You are consciously and/or subconsciously thinking about how much time you still have to wait so it appears slower. simple test: sit on a chair with nothing in front, set a timer on 10 minutes, just sit there waiting for the timer to ring, think about it ringing. Next set a timer on 10 minutes and daydream (time will pass faster).

Why does time go faster when you are in a mood?

When you are deeply involved in emotions or stress time becomes slower. When you feel lighter and peaceful mood time goes faster.

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Is time an illusion?

Time is an illusion and it does not exist. When you leave physical body and your consciousness becomes independent of time, space and matter you realize immediately the INTENSITY of feelings and emotions takes place of Time. When you are deeply involved in emotions or stress time becomes slower.