Inventor Seeks to Know if Space-Time Can Move FTL

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The discussion centers around the feasibility of a space-time pumping machine as a faster-than-light (FTL) propulsion theory. The original poster seeks concrete scientific evidence regarding the movement of space-time at FTL speeds, referencing the Star Trek franchise as an unreliable source. Participants clarify that space-time itself does not move, rendering the inquiry fundamentally flawed. The thread concludes with a reminder that personal theories are not suitable for this forum focused on mainstream science.

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I consider myself a science fiction inventor. I have recently theorized a space-time pumping machine and want to use it as a faster than light propulsion theory. I really like to make my inventions very close to real physics and wonder if anybody knows concretely whether space-time can move faster than light. Please. I know that the new Star Trek movie mentions that space-time can be thought as something that is moving, hence Scotty's Trans-warp beaming but I don't consider Star-Trek a credible reference scource. Can anybody help?
 
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schonovic said:
I have recently theorized a space-time pumping machine and want to use it as a faster than light propulsion theory.

PF is not for discussion of personal theories, it's for discussion of mainstream science.

schonovic said:
if anybody knows concretely whether space-time can move faster than light.

Spacetime doesn't move at all, so your question doesn't make sense.

schonovic said:
I don't consider Star-Trek a credible reference scource.

You're right, it isn't. Thread closed.
 

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