Is Time Travel Possible When Objects Cannot Coexist in Different Time Periods?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of time travel and the concept that two identical objects cannot co-exist in the same time and space. The scenario involves Jack and Jill discovering a way to travel to the future, where Jack sees his basement one year older while Jill remains in the present. The conversation also brings up the question of whether the room travels with Jack or if it stays with Jill. Ultimately, the concept of one basement existing at different points in time is challenged by the idea that matter cannot be created or destroyed.
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Themuffinman
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Ok hear is a senario. Let's say time travel is possible. Jack and Jill discovered a way to travel to the future. Jack and jill are both In the same room. jack travels 1 year into the future. Jack would see his basement one year older still made up from the same matter it was made up from a year earlier. Meanwhile Jill is looking at the same basement. Two identical objects can not co exist if they did, they would not be the same.
 
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What is your point? If Jack is now in the future how are the two basements "co-existing"? Suppose Jack's time machine took a year to get him one year in the future. Would your objection still hold?
 
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Themuffinman said:
Two identical objects can not co exist if they did, they would not be the same.


The quantum world would disagree...
 
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Themuffinman,

Does the room 'travel' with Jack or does the room not travel with Jack and stay with Jill?
 
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Only jack travels through time The basement stays were it is
 
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The basement (and observer Jill) only exists for one moment in time?
 
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There can only be one Basement

Themuffinman said:
Only jack travels through time The basement stays were it is

There is only one basement. Matter is neither created nor destroyed.
 

1. What is time travel and why is it not possible?

Time travel is the concept of moving between different points in time, either forward or backward. According to current scientific understanding, time travel is not possible due to the laws of physics and our understanding of the universe. The idea of time travel often relies on the concept of breaking the speed of light or manipulating space-time, which are not currently possible.

2. Can time travel be achieved through wormholes or black holes?

While wormholes and black holes are often portrayed as potential gateways to time travel in science fiction, they are not currently considered viable options for time travel by scientists. While they do have strange effects on space-time, they are not necessarily connected to the concept of time travel and would still require technology beyond our current understanding to utilize them for time travel.

3. Is it possible to travel to the future?

At this time, traveling to the future is not possible according to our current understanding of physics. The only way to "travel" to the future is by experiencing time at a slower rate, which is possible through the effects of relativity at high speeds. However, this is not the same as physically moving forward through time.

4. Are there any theories or research that suggest time travel could be possible in the future?

While there have been various theories and research on the concept of time travel, none have been scientifically proven or widely accepted by the scientific community. Some theories, such as the concept of parallel universes or the manipulation of space-time, have been explored but are still highly speculative and require much more research and understanding to be considered as potential possibilities for time travel.

5. What are the potential consequences of time travel if it were possible?

If time travel were possible, it could potentially have major consequences on the fabric of the universe and the laws of physics as we know them. It could also have unintended consequences on the timeline and cause paradoxes, making it a dangerous concept to explore. Additionally, the ethical implications of time travel, such as altering the course of history, would need to be carefully considered before any attempt at time travel could be made.

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