Predestination Pitfalls in Action: A Cautionary Tale

Warning: Predestination is a complex and slippery concept. Even the slightest miscalculation can lead to catastrophic consequences.

Scenario 1: The Grandfather Clause

In 1945, a well-meaning grandfather decides to prevent a war by traveling back in time to kill his infant self as a baby. However, he misses his target and ends up marrying his own wife, who was actually his own sister in disguise (long story).

Read More about Scenario 2: The Butterfly Effect of a Bad Haircut

Scenario 2: The Butterfly Effect of a Bad Haircut

A man named Bob travels back in time to prevent his wife from ever getting a haircut, which he believes will prevent a global pandemic. Unfortunately, his wife's unruly locks start a fire in the local barber shop, leading to a worldwide economic collapse.

Learn about the unintended consequences of Scenario 3: The Overly-Optimistic Optimist

Scenario 3: The Overly-Optimistic Optimist

A group of time travelers attempt to prevent the Great Depression by building a giant, gleaming white palace for every single person on earth. Unfortunately, their optimistic excesses cause a global bubble that bursts, leading to the actual Great Depression.

Discover the perils of Scenario 4: The Time Traveler's Guide to Overcorrection

Scenario 4: The Time Traveler's Guide to Overcorrection

A group of time travelers try to prevent a war by traveling back in time to correct every historical event that led to it. However, their overcorrection causes a paradox where every event in history becomes a mirror image of its opposite, creating a never-ending cycle of chaos.