What was Einstein’s meaning of time when he says time is only an illusion.

Question

“The distinction between the past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.”

In: Physics

Answer 1

Time is an illusion, a mental construct created by man. In the grand scheme of things Science is an illusion, a mental construct created by man. Words such as Planets, Solar System, Gravity,et al are all merely words used to identify observed objects.