The Paradox of Time Travel May Have Been Solved by an Undergrad
If we can’t change our past, what does that say about our futures?
This article was originally published in the author’s paid Newsletter, Curious Life.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever wondered what your life’s purpose is. Yeah, me too. Humans have wondered for millennia. Probably since the moment we gazed at the stars and felt connected to something bigger than us. The debate about fate has similarly philosophized throughout time.
Stories of heroic champions destined to conquer evil villains, and tales about soulmates or one true love have danced across nearly every culture in one way or another.
On the other hand, some fight this premise. The idea of fate means there’s no free will, and if we have no free will, then why do anything at all? Incidentally, this debate also falls within the realm of time travel. More specifically, the paradoxes surrounding time travel.
Issues with time travel
While we create shows, movies, and books focused on traveling through time, most people tend to agree that it’s impossible — whether for biological or philosophical reasons.
