a. Absolute Time: Definition and Ontological Characteristics
Absolute time in this theoretical framework cannot be reduced to a measure of change (as in Newtonian time), nor does it merely appear as a subjective perception or a result of social construction. It isself-contained ontological entity, existing before and beyond all systems of measurement and consciousness, but became the basis for the existence and regularity of all forms of relative time..
Operational Definition:
Absolute time is the primary ontological field that is unchanging and unaffected by entropy or perception, yet from which emerge all manifestations of relative time as projections, rhythms, or resonances localized in the structure of space-time and consciousness.
In other words, absolute time is not "ticking" time, but rather existential latent structure that makes the existence of the "beat" itself possible. It is the basis of the order, potential order, and temporal coherence of all possible systems---from the cosmos to cognition.
Ontological Characteristics of Absolute Time:
1. Transentensive
It is not attached to any specific space or energy dimension; absolute time is outside the relativistic structure and does not depend on any reference system. It is a universal reference frame but is not directly detectable.
2. Non-Temporal but Gives Birth to Temporality
Absolute time does not "pass" or "flow" like thermal or psychological time. But it allows all forms of time flow to occur as derivations or projections of itself.
3. Untouched by Entropy
In all entropic systems, time appears to advance. But absolute time has no arrow; it is reservoir symmetry which is the source of the local arrow of time.
4. Metaphysical Coherence
It is a resonant field that unites the duality of subjective and objective time. Without this field, there is no connection between physical time and experiential time.
5. The Basis of Causality and Freedom
Absolute time is the basis of the universal causal framework. But because it is nonlinear, it also holds the possibility of ontological freedom---opening up space for will, consciousness, and transcendence.
