What Happens If a Time Traveler Dies in the Past?

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The discussion centers on the implications of time travel, specifically addressing the scenario where a time traveler dies in the past. It posits that a time traveler's existence may remain linked to their original timeline, suggesting that their death in the past could create paradoxes regarding their existence. The conversation raises critical questions about the feasibility of time travel, particularly concerning the "death" factor and its impact on the continuity of life across different time periods.

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What if an individual engaged in time travel, going backwards thru time, were to die while at some point in the past. Would they "die" while in the Past? Or would their existence still be tied to "where they were" before traveling to the Past? Would this mean that a "time traveler" would have some sort of "link" to the point in Time before traveling backwards thru time? Does this mean that Time travel is not possible because of a "death" factor?
 
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