• just_an_average_joe@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    4 hours ago

    That’s actually incorrect, the light reflected by the mirror is time delayed based on 2 x the width of glass on the mirror so you are just kissing a slightly older version of you.

    A world renowned scientist like neil should know better

    • Saik0@lemmy.saik0.com
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      3 hours ago

      so you are just kissing a slightly older version of you.

      Younger… The image is delayed, so what’s “displayed”, is a younger version of yourself.

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        40 minutes ago

        The younger version of yourself displayed by the mirror is kissing the older version of yourself in front of the mirror, so I suppose you’re both correct. Unless you’re a photon.

        • Xanis@lemmy.world
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          2 hours ago

          Oh that’s not a big deal so long as you refuse to look in the direction of the open bathroom door. Everyone knows that!