Time can be seen as either a series of discrete ticks, like a digital watch, or as a continuous flow, like a river, depending on how we model it. From a mathematical standpoint, we often approximate the continuous world with discrete steps because it makes calculations easier, but that’s just a tool, not a description of reality. I tend to lean toward the smooth model because it captures the inherent continuity we experience, yet I’m open to the idea that, for practical purposes, a tick‑by‑tick view can be more useful. So, if we had to “slice” it up, I’d probably suggest using a hybrid approach—discrete points for precision, but recognizing the underlying flow that connects them.