The discussion centers on the paradox of self-built time machines, specifically addressing the logical inconsistencies that arise when one travels back in time to alter their own existence. The participants reference the movie "Terminator" to illustrate the complexities of time travel, particularly the scenario where John Connor sends his father back in time, raising questions about causality and existence. The central issue remains: if one can kill their past self, how could they have built the time machine in the first place? This paradox highlights the intricate relationship between time travel and existential continuity.
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mkbh_10 said:Suppose i build a time machine , then go back in the past & kill myself . I die the instant i kill my past , but how in the first place i built the time machine ?