What Would You Do If Time Travel Was Possible?

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The discussion revolves around hypothetical scenarios involving the use of time-travel machines, assuming their availability at low prices. Participants share imaginative ideas about what they would do with such technology. Suggestions include meeting historical figures like Mozart and Beethoven, witnessing ancient civilizations, and resolving historical mysteries such as the construction of the pyramids. Some express a desire to alter personal past decisions or prevent historical tragedies, while others consider the potential consequences of their actions, referencing the butterfly effect and the chaos theory. The conversation also touches on the appeal of learning from the past versus the future, with many preferring to explore historical events and figures rather than focusing on future outcomes. Overall, the thread highlights a blend of serious and whimsical considerations regarding the implications of time travel.
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check said:
Just a thought taken from the John Titor thread...
People are saying that they'd stop WWII or tell certain countries to do certain things to prevent wars and such... my question is, who would listen to you (assuming you couldn’t go bring technology from the present back with you)?

Gee, makes you think...how do we know those crazy sounding, homeless people out on the street corners who say they know the future aren't telling the truth? Maybe they're homeless because they just time-traveled in and got stuck, and now nobody will listen to them that they know the future and we can change things. :bugeye:
 
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i_wish_i_was_smart said:
just don't forget this, everything you guys are saying might turn out like the butterfly effect, your world might become weirder and weirder

As no one has said anything about this post, I would like to say it is a very good point. Isn't it the choas theory?

Anyway nice pointing out WWS (<-------Wish Was Smart). :biggrin:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 

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