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AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world to Shitty Ask Science@lemmy.zipEnglish · 19 days ago

If two astronauts pass each other at relativistic speed and one of them gives the other a loan, which reference frame determines the interest rate?

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If two astronauts pass each other at relativistic speed and one of them gives the other a loan, which reference frame determines the interest rate?

AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world to Shitty Ask Science@lemmy.zipEnglish · 19 days ago
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  • Ulvain@sh.itjust.works
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    Whomever plays the role of the lender dictates the term to their advantage. It is known, Khalissi

    • NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world
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      So said/say/will say we all.

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      But if the lender’s terms are open for interpretation, they will be interpreted to the borrower’s advantage. It’s the law!

      https://www.poynerspruill.com/thought-leadership/enemy-of-a-lender-ambiguity-in-loan-documents/

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    When you re-read the terms you signed and realize which end of relativity you were experiencing.

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    The one which has negotiated a better deal, of course.

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    Jurisdiction my azz!

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