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Thread #140745 Message #3235649
Posted By: GUEST,999
07-Oct-11 - 10:55 PM
Thread Name: BS: Can somebody explain in plain English
Subject: RE: BS: Can somebody explain in plain English
Mrrzy, if you're right, which you may well be, then may I suggest that light *is* rather than moves?
THAT, in your words, has defined the problem. "Cute" guys--and I ain't one of 'em--when asked the speed of light, counter with what's the speed of dark. I counter with 'what's the speed of yesterday, now, tomorrow'? WTF? That's the problem!
You have asked a question that is mind-boggling. (Well, boggles mine anyway, and that isn't too hard to do, no offense.)
Let's say that light--far as we know--travels about 300,000 km/sec. Let's also say the we can measure time as we know it to the trillionth of a second. Without being a wise ass, how do I know where I am without being there?
I've got some sort of wrist watch and some sort of ultimate speed/velocity. So, how do I find out where I am?