Creating a Time Machine: Can it be Done?

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Creating a time machine poses significant challenges, particularly for backward time travel, which theoretically requires exotic matter and energy that have not been observed. This lack of evidence suggests that reverse time travel may be an unphysical consequence of General Relativity, raising concerns about preserving causality. In contrast, forward time travel is considered feasible through the effects of Relativity; traveling at high speeds can result in time dilation, allowing a traveler to experience less time than those on Earth. However, while forward travel is possible, returning to the original timeline remains impossible. Overall, the concept of time travel raises complex scientific and philosophical questions.
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Travelling back in time, in theory, requires exotic inputs - like imaginary [mathematically speaking] matter and energy. Given evidence of their existence has not been observed, it appears to be an unphysical consequence of GR. From a more philosophical / logical persective, I think reverse time travel would eternally preclude a 'chrononaut' from returning to his/her original time line. This would be necessary to preserve causality, IMO.
 
Travelling forward in time, however, is sort of feasible based on Relativity. Just travel really fast for a while (like on a spaceship) and when you return, you'll see that time on Earth will have moved faster than it did for you. The faster you go, the farther into the future you can visit. No way to return though.
 

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