Exploring the Possibilities of Time Travel Paradox's

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of time travel and the potential paradoxes it could create. The concept of multi-worlds theory is brought up, suggesting that in an infinite amount of universes, there could be a universe where entropy decreases instead of increases. This could potentially change the effects of time travel, such as the grandfather and mad scientist paradox. However, the conversation concludes that in our current universe, there are still issues with time travel and it may not be possible to travel back in time. A link is shared about the Large Hadron Collider possibly being a time machine, but the idea is met with skepticism and it is noted that Stephen Hawking also shares this view.
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If one of the problems with time travel is the paradox's it creates, if we take the multi-worlds theory into account where there are an infinite amount of universes and hence a infinite amount of possibilities why in one universe could there not be entropy be decreasing instead of increasing and instead of having reaction action rather action reaction, wouldn't this change everything dealing with the grandfather and mad scientist effect? And in turn changing everything
 
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In our universe, they're still issues. Hypothetical time-travel wouldn't move you from one universe to another either.
 
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If time travel were indeed possible, we probably could not go into the past, but only the future. I see no real indication that shows that we can go backward, unless it includes us going to an alternate universe. In which case, that's really not time travel at all.

I think Hawking feels the same, actually, but I haven't stayed updated.
 

Related to Exploring the Possibilities of Time Travel Paradox's

1. What is a time travel paradox?

A time travel paradox is a hypothetical situation in which the use of time travel creates a contradiction or inconsistency in the timeline. This can happen when someone travels back in time and alters events in the past, causing a chain of events that ultimately prevent the time travel from ever happening in the first place.

2. How do scientists define the possibilities of time travel paradoxes?

Scientists define the possibilities of time travel paradoxes by using theories such as the Grandfather Paradox and the Bootstrap Paradox to explore the consequences of changing the past. These theories suggest that time travel may be possible, but it is also possible that the timeline will find a way to correct itself and prevent any changes from occurring.

3. Can time travel paradoxes be avoided?

It is currently unknown whether time travel paradoxes can be avoided, as the concept of time travel itself is still a theoretical concept and has not been proven to be possible. However, some scientists propose that if time travel were to become a reality, strict laws and regulations would need to be in place to prevent paradoxes from occurring.

4. Are there any real-life examples of time travel paradoxes?

There are no confirmed real-life examples of time travel paradoxes, as time travel has not been achieved yet. However, some theorists suggest that certain historical events, such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy, could potentially be explained by time travel paradoxes.

5. How do time travel paradoxes impact our understanding of the universe?

Time travel paradoxes challenge our understanding of the universe and the concept of cause and effect. They also raise questions about the nature of time and whether it is a fixed or malleable construct. Exploring the possibilities of time travel paradoxes can lead to new theories and ideas about the nature of our reality and the universe as a whole.

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