When Sam Beckett took the Quantum Leap, he knew it was a one-way ticket. But what he didn't know was that his actions would have unintended consequences on the timestream. The Butterfly Effect of Time Travel: where every decision, every action, every fart in a crowded elevator has the potential to create a ripple effect that could change the course of history.
But what about the poor guy who got a wedgie during the leap? Does that count as a significant alteration to the timestream?
Or what about the time Sam Beckett accidentally ordered a venti-half-caf latte instead of a regular coffee at the convenience store? Was that the start of the end of the world as we know it?
These questions and more are explored in the latest edition of Quantum Leap Ethics, where every decision is scrutinized for its potential impact on the timeline.
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