Messages from the Future: Is Time Travel Possible?

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In summary, the scientist claimed that a spiral-shaped machine contained lasers that could send messages back in time, but only since it had been activated. However, this idea is unlikely to be possible due to the effects of relativity. Additionally, it is difficult to determine how to get to the future or past correctly, and even if it were possible, it is unknown whether a wormhole would be necessary.
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Once on the discovery channel, I saw a special on Time Travel & Time Machine. They showed various types of designs, some ridiculous & some interesting..One that caught my attention was a "spiral" glowing machine..It was spiral shaped containing lasers (as far as I can remember)..Cant remember the name of the scientist, but he was a black american..

He claimed that once active, the machine would make it possible for future generations to send back messages back in time, but only the time since it was made active (the machine) .

Now my question is :

Can it be possible that our grandsons & great grandsons may be sending us messages through some time machine or actually coming back in time?
I know the ques sounds a bit impractical, but everything is possible in science..Remember, prior to the Apollo episode, people used to laugh on scientists talking of moon missions!
 
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Everything is NOT possible. Science is not all powerful.

Nowadays, time travel is only sci-fi due to relativistic effects. Every thing that you do, changes the future, so... How is the correct way to get to the future? Or even to the past? Is not easy to answer that questions.
 
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Unless the possiblities of wormholes I believe according to GR it would require something to go PAST c to go back in time... which is not possible. However if you think about it we are only seeing things of the past... Since it takes light a certain time to reach you everone is living in the past... and since there are small but predicted differences of everyones place in time since they all move at different velocities you could say that you are seeing the future of somes and others past and that you will never meet someone who is in the exact same time that you are. And because of this idea wouldn't it be possible to have two people hypothetically speaking in the same time and space of the universe at once if people were all moving much faster as we commonly moved at different paces of c?
 
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Related to Messages from the Future: Is Time Travel Possible?

1. What is "Messages from the Future?"

"Messages from the Future" is a concept in science fiction that involves receiving information or communications from a future time period. It is often explored in literature, films, and television shows as a way to imagine and speculate about potential future events.

2. How is it possible to receive messages from the future?

Currently, there is no scientific evidence or technology that allows for the reception of messages from the future. The concept is purely speculative and often used as a storytelling device in fiction. However, some theories suggest that time travel or advanced forms of communication could potentially make this concept a reality in the future.

3. Can we send messages to the future?

There is currently no known way to send messages to the future. While some scientists have proposed theories about time travel and the possibility of sending information or objects through time, these ideas are purely hypothetical and have not been proven to be possible.

4. What are some examples of "Messages from the Future?"

Examples of "Messages from the Future" can be found in many works of science fiction, such as the film "Interstellar" where the main character receives messages from his daughter in the future. Other examples include the TV show "Doctor Who" and the novel "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells.

5. How does the concept of "Messages from the Future" impact our understanding of time and the universe?

The concept of "Messages from the Future" is a thought-provoking idea that challenges our understanding of time and the universe. It raises questions about the nature of time and whether or not the future is predetermined or can be changed. It also prompts discussions about the possibility of advanced civilizations and the potential for communication with them. However, as a purely fictional concept, it should not be taken as a scientific fact or used to make assumptions about the laws of physics.

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