Question about the movie Paycheck

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the movie "Paycheck," specifically a concept presented in the film regarding a lens that allows a person to see themselves in the future. Participants express confusion and skepticism about the scientific plausibility of this idea.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about how a lens could allow someone to see themselves in the future, seeking clarification.
  • Another participant humorously states they have not seen the movie and makes a light-hearted comment about their own perception of time.
  • A third participant dismisses the movie as "stupid," suggesting a lack of seriousness in the discussion.
  • One participant claims to reference a fictional lens called "Charandaskar's Lens Obscura," indicating it does not exist and is a made-up concept.
  • Another participant suggests that overthinking the movie detracts from enjoyment, implying that a more relaxed approach may enhance the viewing experience.
  • A final participant acknowledges their own overthinking and comments on the casting of Ben Affleck as a scientist, expressing a negative opinion about the movie while also complimenting another actor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the plausibility of the lens concept or the quality of the movie, with various opinions expressed that range from confusion to dismissal.

Contextual Notes

Participants' comments reflect a mix of humor and skepticism, with no technical analysis provided regarding the scientific basis of the lens concept presented in the film.

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Question about the movie "Paycheck"

I was watching this movie last night "paycheck" and got to a point in the movie which made me kinda confused.

They said something about building a new type of lens that could basicaly curved around the earth. For example- your on top of Mt. Everest and when you look through the lens, you would see yourself in the future.

I can't figure out how you could see yourself in the future. Can someone help me out?
 
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Sorry, haven't seen this movie (would probably give me deja vu)

Anyway, I do not see myself in the future although I definitely see myself a thing of the past. :smile:
 
It's just a stupid movie. Emphasis on stupid.
 
Oh you must be talking about Charandaskar's Lens Obscura. This is the lens that doesn't exist and I just made up the name. Although Charandaskar is someone's name, namely Charandaskar. Hope this helps.
 
You're not supposed to think too hard about it. The movie is much better if you turn your brain off first.
 
I figured i was thinking to hard about it. The first thing that caught my eye in the movie was that Ben Affleck was a scientist. Uma more then made up for this crappy movie :!)
 

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