Scientists say time is a Social Construct, much like Gender, so why can’t an 11 year old identify as 21 and buy Whiskey?

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“Time is one of the most basic examples of something that is socially constructed. We collectively create the meaning of time—it has no predetermined meaning until we give it meaning. ... Cultures often mark time based on important events relative to their belief system or major political events.“

https://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2016/11/the-...

https://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2016/11/the-social-construction-of-time.html

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Using liberal logic against them inevitably goes over their heads op.

Anonymous · Answer

Normal mischaracterization used by conservatives to attack things they don't understand.

Pearl · Answer

cause hes too young for that

Anonymous · Answer

You want some processed cheese from Dollar Tree with that whine?

Anonymous · Answer

I guess you don't understand that humans giving it meaning has nothing to do with the developmental age/period of someone.

Outside of our solar system, our measurement of a year means little, because the universe does not revolve around our sun. The universe has no seasons or similarly revolving clock or calendar; it's more or less one infinite day. But that child would still be the same physical age no matter where you put them in the universe.

Scientists say time is a Social Construct, much like Gender, so why can’t an 11 year old identify as 21 and buy Whiskey?

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