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“If you not move, light seem to move faster. Time is same. No problem.”
Here’s where things get hairy. “Actually, no. The speed of light is constant regardless of your frame of reference.”
But Rocky doesn’t like that answer. “No. Not possible.” He’s entered the first stage of learning about special relativity: denial.
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Relative to what, question? by wildebird
Fandoms:Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
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06 Jun 2026
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No Archive Warnings ApplyRyland Grace & RockyRyland Grace Rocky (Project Hail Mary)Teacher Ryland Grace Special relativity POV First Person
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“If you not move, light seem to move faster. Time is same. No problem.”Here’s where things get hairy. “Actually, no. The speed of light is constant regardless of your frame of reference.”
But Rocky doesn’t like that answer. “No. Not possible.” He’s entered the first stage of learning about special relativity: denial.