Is this a proof that traveling back in time is impossible?

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The discussion centers on the concept of time travel, specifically the notion that the absence of evidence for anyone traveling back in time from the future may suggest that such travel is impossible. It raises the question of whether the ability to travel back in time would imply that the future has already occurred from the perspective of those in the past. Some participants express skepticism about the feasibility of time travel, emphasizing that their beliefs are not based on empirical evidence. The conversation acknowledges the speculative nature of time travel discussions, particularly within the context of science fiction and fantasy. The thread concludes with a lock, indicating no further contributions will be accepted.
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Is the fact that no one has ever traveled back in time from the future a proof that traveling back in time is impossible? But if a person can travel back in time doesn't that mean relative to the people in the past the future would seem like it has already happened?
 
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Is the fact that no one has ever traveled back in time from the future a proof that traveling back in time is impossible?

Please provide proof for the statement that no one has ever traveled back in time.

But if a person can travel back in time doesn't that mean relative to the people in the past the future would seem like it has already happened?

That one is too convoluted for me.

I firmly believe that it is impossible to travel backwards in time, but I do not base that on empirical evidence and I am quite sure that neither do you, despite your statement to the contrary.
 
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