Problem 1: The Grandfather Paradox
Don't try to kill your grandfather as a child. Trust me, it'll only end in tears.
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It's not just about killing your granddad, it's about the butterfly effect.
Example: If you kill your grandfather, your parents might not have been born. But if your parents weren't born, they wouldn't have had you. And if you weren't born, you wouldn't be able to kill your grandfather. Confused? That's the point.
But what about the grandma factor?Problem 2: The Bootstrap Paradox
Don't try to send information back in time to yourself. It's like trying to send a text to your past self, but with more explosions.
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It's not just about sending information, it's about causality.
Example: If you send information back in time, you're creating a closed timelike curve. Which means you're basically just sending a message to your past self, saying "Hey, you're about to send this message to your past self." Confused? That's the point.
But what about time traveling time travelers?Problem 3: The Predestination Paradox
Don't try to change the past, you'll just end up where you started.
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