Time Warping Hazards: The Ultimate Guide

Time travel, in theory, is all fun and games. However, in practice, it can be a real pain in the chrono-temporal sense. Here are some things to consider when engaging in time warping activities:

The Grandfather Paradox: Don't Do It, You'll Ruin Everything

Also known as the butterfly effect, this is the most common time travel hazard. Essentially, it's when you go back in time and change something, causing a chain reaction that alters the present in ways both big and small. The key takeaway? Don't eat that last cookie. Or do. We're not really sure.

Learn more about Temporal Regret

The Space-Time Continuum: It's a Real Thing, Folks

Think of it as a cosmic highway with no tolls. You're cruising along, having a blast, when suddenly you're confronted with the realization that your actions have created a parallel universe where your aunt wore plaid pants. Not exactly the most pleasant experience.

Read our article on Continuity Panic

The Novikov Self-Consistency Principle: It's a Thing, We Swear

Essentially, this is the theory that any events that could have happened, but didn't, can't happen. Sounds simple enough, but trust us, it's not. It's like trying to fold a fitted sheet, but with time travel. And also, possibly, a little bit like trying to fold a fitted sheet, but with time travel.

Learn more about Novikov's Nonsense

That's it for our time warping hazards guide. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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