Humans Traveling at Light Speed: A Possibility?

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Humans cannot travel at the speed of light due to the laws of physics, which state that nothing with mass can achieve this speed. However, advancements in technology may allow for travel arbitrarily close to light speed. The discussion emphasizes the energy constraints that currently limit such possibilities. Theoretical concepts like warp drives or wormholes are often mentioned as potential solutions for near-light-speed travel. Ultimately, while light-speed travel remains impossible, exploring near-light-speed options continues to be a topic of interest in scientific discussions.
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if we ever had the technology to do this would it be possible for humans to travel at the speed of light?
 
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No. Nothing with mass can travel at the speed of light, although nothing but energy constraints prevent us from traveling arbitrarily close to it.
 
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if we ever had the technology to do this would it be possible for humans to travel at the speed of light?

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