Time Travel: Is It Mainstream Science?

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So in summary, time travel is not considered part of mainstream science because it goes against established laws of physics and lacks credible information and research from peer-reviewed sources. Additionally, the general definition of mainstream science is that which is supported by peer-reviewed publication or standard textbooks.
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Why is Time Travel in general not considered part of mainstream science? Is it not something that has and is being researched and examined by credible scientists in different areas. Is there no credible information published about it? Also can someone help me understand what the current general definition of mainstream science is?
 
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Why is Time Travel in general not considered part of mainstream science? Is it not something that has and is being researched and examined by credible scientists in different areas. Is there no credible information published about it? Also can someone help me understand what the current general definition of mainstream science is?

Time travel is not being researched and examined by serious scientists. This isn't narrow-mindedness, it's because any form of time travel must violate so many laws of physics that it is impossible to introduce time travel in any remotely sensible way.

So no, time travel is not mainstream; it is so far from mainstream that you can't even see it from here. Like beauty, "mainstream" is somewhat in the eye of the beholder... But there is a definition in the PhysicsForums rules: supported by peer-reviewed publication or standard textbooks.
 
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Related to Time Travel: Is It Mainstream Science?

1. What is time travel and is it possible?

Time travel is the concept of moving between different points in time. It is a popular topic in science fiction, but the question of whether it is possible in reality is still a subject of debate among scientists. Some theories, such as Einstein's theory of relativity, suggest that time travel could be possible under certain conditions.

2. How would time travel work?

There are several theories on how time travel could work, but the most commonly discussed is the concept of bending or warping space-time. This theory suggests that by manipulating the fabric of space-time, it may be possible to travel to different points in time.

3. Can we travel to the past or only to the future?

Currently, scientific theories suggest that time travel to the past is not possible. However, some scientists believe that certain physical phenomena, such as black holes, could potentially allow for time travel to the past. Time travel to the future, on the other hand, is theoretically possible and has been observed through experiments with atomic clocks and high-speed travel.

4. What are the potential consequences of time travel?

The potential consequences of time travel are a subject of much speculation and debate. Some theories suggest that altering the past could create paradoxes or alternate timelines, while others suggest that the act of time travel itself could have unforeseen consequences on the fabric of space-time.

5. Are there any current scientific experiments or research on time travel?

While there are no current experiments or research that definitively prove the possibility of time travel, scientists are constantly exploring new theories and conducting experiments to further our understanding of the concept. Some researchers are also exploring the possibility of using advanced technology, such as wormholes or time dilation, to potentially achieve time travel in the future.

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