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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.]

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[–] kurwa@lemmy.world 18 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I recall a short story like that where someone died because they time traveled, but didn't account for position.

[–] 2deck@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago (3 children)
[–] cheet@infosec.pub 4 points 10 months ago

Holy crap I wasn't ready for that. Great rec tho

[–] peyotecosmico@programming.dev 4 points 10 months ago

Really good, thanks

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

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

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(Thanks for sharing, was a good watch.)