Interstellar the movie and real physics

In summary, the conversation discusses the new film and its consistency with known physics. The main character is able to access the past and future by entering a black hole, but it is unclear how he is able to do so without being turned into spaghetti. The film also raises questions about communication and organizational structure in the black hole. There is a thread on a physics forum where these topics are being discussed.
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Just viewed the new flick. I'm guessing the author of the novel upon which the movie was based was a physicist and that the story is consistent with known physics. So, I thought I might get a few details straight. In the movie there is no "them" no other beings other than humans who are helping the humans. Apparently, entering the black hole gave the astronaut access to the past and future. Maybe not. Certainly the past. But how was he able to enter the black hole without being turned into spaghetti? How was he able to communicate with the robot once he was inside the black hole since the laws of physics no longer work? What was the organizational structure he encountered there? Who made that? How was he able to transmit the data through the watch? Did Boltzman brains play a roll in this?
 
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1. How accurate is the science in the movie Interstellar?

The science in Interstellar is largely grounded in real physics and theories, such as the theory of relativity, black holes, and time dilation. However, some aspects may be exaggerated or simplified for the sake of storytelling.

2. Can a wormhole really exist and be used for time travel?

In theory, wormholes are possible according to Einstein's theory of general relativity. However, they have not been proven to exist and their stability and usability for time travel are still unknown.

3. Is it possible to travel through a black hole like in the movie?

Currently, it is not possible to travel through a black hole like in the movie. The intense gravitational forces within a black hole would tear apart any known material, making it impossible for a spacecraft to survive the journey.

4. What is the concept of time dilation and how does it apply to the movie?

Time dilation is a phenomenon in which time passes at different rates for objects in different gravitational fields or traveling at different speeds. In the movie, time dilation is portrayed when the characters experience different amounts of time passing on different planets due to their proximity to a black hole.

5. Could humans really survive on another planet like in the movie?

The movie's depiction of human survival on a distant planet is based on current scientific knowledge and theories, but it would require significant advancements in technology and resources to make it a reality.

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