https://xkcd.com/2867

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It’s not just time zones and leap seconds. SI seconds on Earth are slower because of relativity, so there are time standards for space stuff (TCB, TGC) that use faster SI seconds than UTC/Unix time. T2 - T1 = [God doesn’t know and the Devil isn’t telling.]

    • Cosmic ClericEnglish
      1•10 months ago
      SPOILER

      I want little Emily to change her future. A sequel is needed!

      –

      (Thanks for sharing, was a good watch.)

      • 2deckEnglish
        2•10 months ago

        There are… 2 sequels

        Good luck finding them though!

        • ladEnglish
          3•10 months ago

          There’s link in the description, it’s just that those are a bit costy ($8 just to watch on Vimeo)

          • Cosmic ClericEnglish
            2•10 months ago

            There’s link in the description, it’s just that those are a bit costy ($8 just to watch on Vimeo

            Ouch. Yeah, I don’t want to know that badly.