Research Paper on Time Travel: Ideas for Modern Physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility and scope of writing a research paper on time travel within the context of modern physics. Participants explore various topics related to time travel, its theoretical implications, and alternative subjects in modern physics that could be pursued for academic writing.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the viability of time travel as a research topic, comparing it to mythical creatures like the Loch Ness monster.
  • Others suggest a wide range of alternative topics in modern physics, including band-gap theory, semiconductors, field theory, and quantum gravity.
  • A participant mentions that real-world theories of time travel are abstract and complicated, indicating a need for clarity on the subject.
  • One participant proposes a thought experiment regarding the nature of time travel and observer experiences, raising questions about the continuity of time during travel.
  • Another participant suggests considering the arrow of time and the second law of thermodynamics in relation to time travel, although they acknowledge the vagueness of their suggestion.
  • Concerns are raised about the inclusion of movies in the paper, with some participants questioning their accuracy and relevance to scientific discourse.
  • Several participants emphasize the importance of specificity in questions and topics to facilitate more effective assistance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of time travel as a research topic, with some expressing doubts while others suggest it could be explored. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to developing a thesis or argument for the paper.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the need for clarity on the assignment specifics, including the class level and expectations, which remain somewhat ambiguous throughout the discussion.

  • #91
Tom Mattson said:
I think that if anyone was willing to do that, they would have done it by now. Instead, how about you make a PDF out of your paper and attach it to your next post. You can attach PDF's up to 409.6 kB here.
one person did I am me ... I'm too afraid to post my paper on the forums ... coz it;s like open to EVERYONE! .. i don't know ... maybe i should upload it somewhere and pm the link to people?
 
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  • #92
Don’t be afraid to post something; people on this forum are here to help, not judge. Besides, that’s the beauty if the internet… It’s anonymous. :biggrin:
 
  • #93
Yeah. I promise you we will not be able to deduce your address and phone number just by reading the paper!
 
  • #94
Tom Mattson said:
Yeah. I promise you we will not be able to deduce your address and phone number just by reading the paper!
^melinda and you are off track :lol:

anyway, I'll try to post it some time
 
  • #95
Pengwuino said:
Sounds kinda stupid to be honest...

12 pages from a philisophical angle still seems like an insurmountable task. I mean all you can really ask are questions and I wouldn't think there's much out there to help answer or even think about those questions.

That is very true. The professor is more than likely going to read the thesis, first line of every paragraph, and then stamp a grade based upon whether it fits his/her philosophic view of time travel.

I'm not exactly sure what philophical is (slept through the class in hs), but my dad and I could easily write 12 pages on Back to the Future about whether the Doc was wearing a bullet proof vest the first time it is shown that he is shot by THE LYBIANS!

I guess philosophy had something to do with good and bad (because my teacher always said objectivism couldn't distinguish the two:mad: ), so, sweetvirgogirl, write a thesis on whether the Doc should have read the letter Marty gave him.

I have to admit it sounds more like your professor wants you to write a philosophical thesis on a movie.
 
  • #96
Plastic Photon said:
That is very true. The professor is more than likely going to read the thesis, first line of every paragraph, and then stamp a grade based upon whether it fits his/her philosophic view of time travel.
I'm not exactly sure what philophical is (slept through the class in hs), but my dad and I could easily write 12 pages on Back to the Future about whether the Doc was wearing a bullet proof vest the first time it is shown that he is shot by THE LYBIANS!
I guess philosophy had something to do with good and bad (because my teacher always said objectivism couldn't distinguish the two:mad: ), so, sweetvirgogirl, write a thesis on whether the Doc should have read the letter Marty gave him.
I have to admit it sounds more like your professor wants you to write a philosophical thesis on a movie.
i'm finishing my paper ...
and it's not about back to the future!
wanna read it?
 
  • #97
I'm done writing my paper. Thanks for helping me out!
 
  • #98
sweetvirgogirl said:
I'm done writing my paper. Thanks for helping me out!

I think most of the people here would like to read it, if you do not mind.
 
  • #99
Plastic Photon said:
I think most of the people here would like to read it, if you do not mind.
you would be quite surprized!

i asked so many people to read it before i was going to turn it in ... but only one or two people came forward to help.
Out of them, only one person genuinely helped me out.

I'm not complaining ... but I'm just telling you that they are not interested ... but yeah i wouldn't post my paper on forums ... maybe that's why?

anyway ...I already submitted it ... and it's not a masterpiece ... many loopholes ... but i enjoyed working on it! I learned a lot
 
  • #100
sweetvirgogirl said:
...I already submitted it ... and it's not a masterpiece ... many loopholes ... but i enjoyed working on it! I learned a lot
That's the important thing. :wink:
 
  • #101
Mk said:
That's the important thing. :wink:
yes :-D

now that i think of it, i think i want to write a book on it, where i wouldn't have time or space consraint

12 pages can be too short to go in detail you know


(I just need to work on my english though)
 

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