Temporal Mass and Curvature as Foundations for a Novel Theory of Time

This paper proposes a novel conceptual framework for understanding time as an inherently structured dimension shaped by <i>temporal mass</i> and <i>temporal curvature</i>, akin to the role of gravitational mass in shaping space. This framework introduces "temporal mass" as an abstract property associated with high-significance events, hypothesizing that certain future states act as <i>attractors</i> within a temporal landscape. By exploring analogies to gravitational fields and presenting theoretical experiments, we investigate how temporal mass might influence the unfolding of events, creating patterns of attraction, synchronization, and directional flow. This model offers potential explanations for unexplained phenomena on atomic and cosmic scales, such as quantum entanglement, wave function collapse, and large-scale cosmic patterns, suggesting that the behavior of events in time may be governed by a temporal structure that subtly influences the progression of reality without violating causality.