TIME-can we rethink it? or must we?

The standard view of time as a continuous coordinate or geometric axis has been useful-but perhaps it doesn’t reach the root of the phenomenon.

I propose a more fundamental perspective:

Time is a function of incoming information that triggers a state change.

no signal-no reaction no reaction-no time

This interpretation bridges physics, neuroscience, and information theory: Time doesn’t flow-it emerges. It’s not a backdrop, but a measure of update.

Details and reasoning in the comments. I welcome thoughtful discussion.