The false assumptions that result in ignoring model distortions (e.g. - those in General Relativity space-time) lead scientists down false paths - that lead to widespread belief - in the face of the fact that only 5% of the matter and energy in the Universe - can be accounted for under the accepted, combined theories.

Any increment of time used (minute, second) in an equation - has an infinite amount of moments within that second's timeline - between where it begins and ends.   For each second of linear time, everything in existence had a beginning point and an end point. - in regard to relative change  

But there is only one moment left at the end of a second's timeline.   The infinite number of moments that passed since that second began, are no longer.   They are fossils, light that has passed by and gone.

Einstein's space-time is a model of Nature - with its limitations - like any model of Nature - but its distortions are welcomed as truth instead of recognized as limitations. 

The space-time model has worked very well for the needed calculations in our cosmic neighborhood.   Einstein did a commendable job in designing it, but Einstein himself professes in his book 'The Principle of Relativity' that reality only exists in Nature, and not in his model of it.

Ignoring the distortions of the General Relativity model of space-time for too long - leads scientists down an ever-more-elaborate hypothetical path (time dilations, Expansion theory, Big Bang theory, looking for a dark matter particle for decades - that does not interact with light but makes up a majority of the mass in the Universe - because we can only account for 4% of it with these model theories, (sigh)).  

The General Relativity space-time model works well for what we generally observe in our 'cosmic neighborhood'.   But ignoring its distortions - leads to misconceptions and misperceptions - which can expand exponentially. 

Since physical reality (all existence) leaves behind all previous moments - it does not exist in the infinite number of moments expressed by a second, a minute or any other increment - where there is a beginning point and an end point.  

A moment of Nature is in essence dimensionless.  So it is not even a dot in reality.   A moment - is everything in physical existence pausing - with no motion of any kind - including electrons, quarks and gluons.   We cannot capture it, because it continues to evolve, and does not (actually) pause.   A day is still a day because the Earth rotates - but seconds are not part of that rotation.  Seconds (or any linear time measurement) include an infinite number of moments.  

A really crisp picture taken by a megapixel camera - may give the illusion of capturing reality, but it does not see inside all of the cells, electrons moving, photons playing a game of pool.  It is not a 3D image of all of reality.  It is only a very precise representation of the scale of reality it represents - visible light reflected off the Grand Canyon for example.

We cannot capture the image of all of existence - as it moves throught the ever- evolving moment - with our eyes/brain - because they have limitations.   They are not fast enough, nor attuned well enough to capture the motion of an electron, let alone all of them, and quarks and muons too.   Even our best scopes and particle accelerators - cannot view this stuff as it exists in Nature all around us - at once.  

We need this linear expression of moments (seconds) - in science - to make comparisons of relative change events - to translate to our minds (which are the observer of Nature).  We need models of Nature for science.   And we need a linear expression of (time) to understand these comparisons we make in science, and also to be 'on time'.

Adding our linear concept of (time) in (minutes, seconds, etc.) - adds a 4th dimension to Nature - that doesnt really exist.  It only exists in the model of Nature - General Relativity space-time.  The cool contoured projections of space-time are beautiful models of physical reality.   But they model a 4D picture in 3D - causing distortions like (time) dilation.

The only way to prove that a time dimension does exist - is to replicate a moment of existence - where everything in is the same as it was prior - or to prove that you travelled to a forward or backward moment.   Of course, neither of these things have been documented and most real scientists (not pop-scientists) will tell you that they are unlikely. 

Its has been documented in quantum mechanics experiments - that quantum particles can exist in two places at the same time - and they seem to be able to 'communicate' instantaneously across space.   But this is not moving foward or backward from this ever-evolving moment - this now. 

Therefore, scientifically, a second is not part of Nature, only a moment is - because a replicated moment of existence cannot be observed (observation is the ultimate proof of science, not mathematics).  This was Einstein's mark of proof as well - observational concurrance.

Any linear representation of time - is divisible into infinite fractions - moments - or nows as Julien Barbour calls them.  A video camera's shutter value - is only limited by the physical properties of the camera itself.   We may not be able to notice any difference by the way our senses are attuned - so it would not make any sense to infinitely improve shutter value - but a video shutter value could be infinitely improved if there were materials good enough.

Adding this linear component (seconds, minutes) to models of 3D Nature - results in distortions (eg time dilation) within that model. 

The linear (time) increments (seconds) are needed - for our model to have meaning scientifically - so that we can compare change events in relation to one another.  

However, its important to realize that the distortions which result - are due to a 3D Universe (space) - being represented as a 4D model (space-time).   This happens with 2D map projections representing 3D Earth.  

While it may be a beautiful and useful model - all models that change the number of dimensions (of what they represent) - will result in distortions of that reality.  

In the case of the General Relativity space-time model, this linear representation of (time), in addition to designating a cosmic speed limit (speed of light), results in (time) dilation, what scientists call a black hole singularity, quantum gravity calculation problems, and other phenomena at the ends of the relative change spectrum.

'If you've met one person on the autistic spectrum, you've met one person on the autistic spectrum.'  

A common quote used by those who understand this spectrum.  It just means that everyone is different - just like the rest of humanity. 

Whether its a high-functioning Aspie who's writing revolutionary computer code like Mark Zuckerberg, an autistic spectrum artist like Michelangelo, or an autistic spectrum person that is frustrated that their senses are all mixed up in their brain and therefore flail their arms - all autistics are different - and their personal characteristics are all different. - just like any other human.  The list on the linked article - does highlight many of the struggles autistic spectrum people have in common.

Recent studies have found that brains of autistic spectrum people are 17 % larger  (with larger heads) and have more neural connections than the typical brain.  Ironically, the increased size is in the area where verbal communication is processed (the biggest difficulty for autistic spectrum people) - the prefrontal cortex.  

This explains why Ive written poetry - about feeling that conversation gets lost in my brain "My brain takes (conversation) like a stream takes a pebble."   I guess there is more area to cover, so the processing is slower in our prefrontal cortexes.   Likely our prefrontal cortex is used for focus and processing of operations not related to verbal communciation and its subtlety.

Other recent research shows that autistic spectrum brains are hyper-active, rather than slow, as previously thought.   But since communication is lacking and we often exhibit less facial expression when communicating - autistic spectrum were seen as "a little slow".   Reality is that we are just slow communicators - with poor social skills - in an ever-faster world.

Those autistic spectrum who appear to have severe difficulties - their sense experience is all cross-wired in their brain.   Their brains are taking in the senses - but the neurons are not firing well enough to process the information - so they can communicate it to people in any normal kind of way.   (I understand this due to reading books by Dr. Temple Grandin - an designer/engineer - and writer on autistic spectrum functioning and behavior.

The article linked below is a very good general synopsis of the challenges most autistic spectrum people face.  Ill list the positives from another site below.

The things that do not apply  to me from their list: 

1.   Ive not had trouble beginning romantic relationships - Ive just had trouble maintaining them - due to the everyday small talk - that is necessary for financial decisions, my contribution to planning/coordinating activity (often which I did not want to partake due to difficulties listed), and difficulties maintaining employment after my sisters suicide and other traumas related to that (which the autistic spectrum sensitivities contributed to my reaction) and resulted in increased PTSD and avoiding situations that triggered the PTSD.

2.  I can definitely have empathy for people.   I think some of the non-recognition of empathy in autistic spectrum - lies in an inabilty to convey our empathy in a way that most people understand while we are conversating (slow processing of verbal and non-verbal communication cues).  Dr. Grandin highlights this in her book as well.   My empathy can be seen in my poetry - especially in my 20s and early 30s - as I wrote a lot of poetry from other peoples' perspectives then.  I think it is easier for me to empathize when I know the context of someone's pain or struggle. 

Also, if you look at the spectrum of typical thinkers (a term for everyone else not on the autistic spectrum) - I believe you will find a good portion of them lack empathy as well.   There are a lot of social people - whose humor is almost exclusively focused on denigration of others.  Lack of empathy in some cases - or selective empathy in others. 

Because of this - and because its difficult for autistics to convey their empathy to others - Im not really sure lack of empathy - is a great qualifier for autism.  

3.  I love to try new food.  In fact, that was a complaint I had with a couple of women Ive dated -  that they wouldnt try new restraurants - actually my two longest relationships - 5 and 7 years. (Some aspies or other parts of the spectrum are more likely to have this trait - rather than those toward the more autistic portion of the spectrum).

4.  Travel.   I love to travel and have travelled both alone and with others all over the United States.   Ive only been out the country a couple of times.  Due to the sabotage network, Ive been broke for that last 3 years - so its been impossible.   I travelled  most recently with my ex-gf Jen Hughes - she did the planning - and actually paid for more than I did - which was not usual for me - but the vehicles I was working on - were all sabotaged in 2014.   I feel she was keeping secret that she knew I was being surveilled - and possibly worse than that.  Not sure. (again I believe this to be more likely toward the Aspie part of the spectrum)

5.  I can communicate, make connections, and joke/tease people I like or love.   Joking around is not something (some aspies and some others on the autistic spectrum) struggle with.  Whether someone will understand individual brand of humor - is a matter of degree - and taste in humor - just like everyone else.

Its the small talk thats more difficult to learn.  Often, I either I drift off subject or I cannot follow the delicate nature of it - especially when more people enter the conversation.  There are times when I can go with the flow of a conversation for more than a couple minutes - but its usually not small talk oriented.  It has to be thought provoking - or my thoughts will drift (involuntarily) to some other topic quickly.  My family and I dont share the same sense of humor - or interests.

Witty banter or flirtation is the same for me as anyone else who likes that - but I like to have a mix of thought-provoking conversation and banter in a relationship.  I get a lot of blabla haha bs - in the last two years - when Im out socializing - due to the sabotage network following me (whether it was the bar or the library).

I learned better social skills in my 20s - in part thanks to alcohol and in part due to practice.  But Ill note that its difficult for someone that has poor social ability - to start out in a new place.   My first year of college was a social disaster because I didnt really know anyone - and was inept at socializing.

Since my life has been illegally surveilled and sabotaged - the social PTSD effects of that - limit my opportunity to socialize now.   I know I can socialize - as long as Im not constantly harassed - like I have been wherever I go for the last couple of years.

However, even if I wasn't under such scrutiny all the time - I do have some difficulty navigating the delicate nature of everyday conversation - especially if Im not familiar with someone.   As more people in a group are talking - the less I can absorb - due to both the distraction of social PTSD (which is a characteristic of autism spectrum Ive learned - noise sensitivity) and the poor ability of my brain to process conversation.

Examples of Da Vinci's concrete artist-scientist sketches.   His work led to advances in many areas of science (Da Vinci was reknowned for starting projects and never finishing them).  

Just got a text notification from Facebook - that someone logged onto my account from an unknown server. 

Ive not communicated via Facebook (the only communication I had via this account - was one exchange with Anshelita Scott - when she had asked I take down some personal information about her prior career and our relationship in 2006)

Ive not erased anything from my blogs or Facebook account.