Time Travel: Does General Relativity Allow It?

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General Relativity does allow for the theoretical construction of space-times with closed time-like curves, suggesting a framework where time travel could be possible. However, the discussion emphasizes that this remains a speculative concept without practical implementation in our physical world. The necessity for credible references when discussing such theories is highlighted, as anecdotal claims do not suffice in scientific discourse. Ultimately, while the mathematics of General Relativity permits time travel, its feasibility is still unproven.

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Of course, I know that time travel is still a science fiction, but I have heard that General Relativity allows this to happen.

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Eagle9 said:
but I have heard that General Relativity allows this to happen.

Where have you heard this? Provide a reference please. That you can construct space-times with closed time-like curves does not mean that it is actually implementable in our physical world.
 
"I have heard" is not an acceptable reference.
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