Soumendra Nath Thakur
April 15, 2025
Why should we be confined to choosing between the classical mechanics notion of absolute time and the relativistic model of time dilation—both of which are fundamentally local interpretations—when cosmology offers a broader, more consistent perspective of time? Cosmological evolution presents time as a universal, emergent phenomenon intrinsically linked to the unfolding of existence itself. In this view, space and time arise together through existential events that shape the structure of the universe.
Clock time, then, is not a standalone measure of time itself, but rather a localized physical manifestation of cosmic time. It is expressed through the stable frequency of the caesium atom, calibrated under specific gravitational conditions near sea level to minimize deformation and prevent time distortion. This standardization reflects a localized gravitational context but should not be mistaken for the totality of time’s nature.
Ultimately, it is the emergence of existence—the existential event—that gives rise to the very concept of time, free from local constraints or observational bias.
