Sideways Time Travel - Could It Happen?

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The discussion centers on the concept of sideways time travel, proposing that time may flow differently in various locations within the universe. The analogy of time as a river suggests that disturbances, such as whirlpools, could create brief sideways flows of time. While the idea is speculative and leans towards science fiction, it raises intriguing questions about the nature of time. Participants are encouraged to seek reputable journal articles to further explore this concept.

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  • Understanding of general relativity and its implications on time.
  • Familiarity with theoretical physics concepts, particularly time dilation.
  • Knowledge of cosmology and the structure of the universe.
  • Ability to analyze scientific literature and journal articles.
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  • Research the implications of general relativity on time perception.
  • Explore the concept of time dilation in different gravitational fields.
  • Investigate theoretical models of time travel in physics journals.
  • Examine discussions on the nature of time in cosmological studies.
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Physicists, cosmologists, science fiction writers, and anyone interested in the theoretical aspects of time and its manipulation.

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This may be a bizarre idea, even idiotic idea but could you move sideways through time? I have heard that time may flow differently in various places. We experience a forward flow of time whereas some other planet in our universe could experience a reversed flow of time. However, if time is like a river, the what happens when a force causes a whirpool to form, much like a rock in a river can cause whirlpools. If this happened then at some point there would be a brief sideways flow of time. What implications would that have it could really happen?
 
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This does not sound like science; more like science fiction. If you can find a discussion in a reputable journal on this, PM a mentor so we can reopen the thread.
 

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