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> the speed you’re travelling in absolute terms There is no such thing. You always have to compare your speed to something else. Speed is calculated relative t

• wokwokwok 7y ago
  /shrug My point was that if we (the solar system) were travelling as a considerable portion of the speed of light, then we would experience time dilation, which would significantly affect our observations of the external universe. We're not. So... it's fine. I mean, you're basically right; speed isn't absolute, and it's wrong to refer to your speed relative to the CMBR as 'absolute'. ...but, well... I think it's fair to say 'The speed of light is constant in all frames of reference, so why [insert question here]...' is a very fair, and common question. 'Everything is relative' isn't an answer, it's just a platitude.