Intergalactic Traveling Methods

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The forum discussion centers on the feasibility of various intergalactic travel methods, including WORMHOLE TRAVEL, HYPERSPACE, and SLIPSTREAM technology. Participants agree that while long voyages on large ships are currently the most plausible method for interstellar travel, concepts like quantum entanglement and its limitations in transmitting information are also explored. The consensus is that faster-than-light (FTL) travel remains speculative, with significant technological hurdles to overcome. The discussion highlights the potential dangers of advanced energy manipulation in travel technologies.

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Arctic Fox said:
Who’s going to pay for your Tang and PB&J? :D A lot of fuel, food, water, air and energy for a 40 year trip IMO.

As if warping space and time to travel faster than light wouldn't require a stupendous amount of energy.
 
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LOL! Possibly true. :D

I was thinking of my own theories on FTL travel which the technologies are quite simple compared to the usual line of physics (Einstein). ;)
 
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Arctic I think he is referring to the theoretical possibility of parallel dimensions basically. And that all of them basically exist overlayn each other. Kind of like ethereal realms or what have you. They all exist next to each other you just can't see them.

There was a special on pbs about a book. The elegant universe. It goes over that concept. The videos may still be available for download.
 

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