Time travel -- Back to the Future

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The discussion centers on the time travel mechanics in "Back to the Future," specifically whether Marty McFly can truly return to his "future" after traveling back to 1955. One participant argues that Marty cannot go back to his original future since he alters the timeline, while others contend he is returning to a future created by his actions in the past. The debate touches on the fictional nature of time travel and how the movie's rules can differ from scientific principles. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the complexities of time travel narratives and the subjective interpretation of their logic. The consensus is that while the film's title may be catchy, the underlying mechanics can lead to confusion and debate among fans.
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OCR said:
Well, since we went off track on Back to the Future... I want to post about another time travel story, only this one was on TV.

Of course, it's another Star Trek, The Next Generation creation, a two-part episode called... "Time’s Arrow".

I saw the first episode, with my wife, while visiting my in-laws down in Arizona... and literally chased the second episode all the way back to Montana... lolWhat Wittenberg wrote is OK, I guess, but I have never figured out how...

ST-TNG_Time%27s_Arrow_Part_1.jpg

Data became the possessor of two heads.....:oldconfused:
Data's "brother" did exist.
 

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