Editing John Titor A time Travelers Tale (section)

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Q: What can you tell us about (various paranormal conspiracy 
theories) and weather control in the future? 


I must admit I am unfamiliar with most of what you have asked here. I 


am aware of the Harp system but I don’t know how they would control 
weather with it. 


Q: Please describe any details you can about the educational 
system in the future. 


The educational system has been through many changes. School in 
2036 is no longer a political indoctrination system and students “learn 
how to learn”. Since community activity varies from place to place, the 
emphasis on basic reading, math and language is augmented with skills 
particular to the community. One school may emphasis farming while 
another teaches woodworking. Having children is a bit different and 
less common in 2036. A typical school day involves a setting very 
much like it was 100 years ago with smaller classes and few 
administrators to teachers. Other areas of study that are more common 
now are history, citizenship and personal economics, 


Q: Are you going to take your family with you to protect them 
from coming events? Are you worried about somebody finding 
your time machine? 


No, I am not taking them with me but I am trying to prepare them for 
the future as I promised to my grandfather in 1975. I am not really that 
concerned about the “time machine”. It is quite safe. 


John is talking about preparing us for Y2K but the statement confuses 
me since he posted this after the fact. I believe he came to 1998 to 
prepare us for a disaster that never arrived. I also asked John about 
the safety of the time machine. He kept it in a location away from the 
house and told me that if someone tampered with it, they wouldn’t 
know what happened and it wouldn 't matter anyway. I’m not sure I 
want to know what he meant by that. 


Q: Do the Arabs and Jews become entangled in the civil war of the 
U.S.A? 


They are not directly involved but political situations are dependent on 
Western stability, which collapses in 2005. 


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Q: The Arab countries appear to have weapons of mass 
destruction. Do they use them? 


Not against America but they are used against each other. 


Q: Please post a picture of money used in the future. That would 
be more impressive than your time machine pictures. 


I am disappointed that you feel I am trying to impress you. Why sla 
I bring money from 2036 with me? Isn’t that something that om : 
easily be faked? Now if I told you I was your cousin’s brother an 
knew about that scar on your left leg...that would convince you. 


Q: Before you leave, you could videotape your departure and get it 
to us? 


That is an interesting idea. I will look into how to do that. 
We did videotape John’s departure and sent it to several people. 


1. According to the Constitution, who do you think has the final 
word on choosing a President and why? 


2D: Do you think the Electoral College should be continued? 
3. Why do you think the Bill of Rights was written? 


4. What is your opinion of the second amendment to the Bill of 


Rights? 

3. Does anyone know what industry is the largest US political 
contributor? 

6. Does anyone know who owns the majority of the solar power 


research and development companies? 


Ts Imagine you have all the money and power you desire. What do 
you see yourself doing? 

8. What is the longest distance you ever ran and/or walked at one 
time without stopping? 

9. What is the longest period of time you went without food? 


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10. Do you know what Cholera is and how to avoid getting it? 


I'm not sure in what context John presented these questions online but 
he did ask us about them also. 


December 21, 2000 


Very interesting argument but I have a couple of questions. You 
described the word paradox as, “...it refers to the ‘idea’ of the existence 
of a problem that has no solution.” Actually, the #1 definition I read in 
the American Heritage Dictionary is “...a seemingly contradictory 
statement that may nonetheless be true”. 


Also, what exactly is your definition of “time travel’? I was taught that 
time travel is strictly a local observation that can only be measured by 
the experience of an individual or single particle. Under that definition, 
the “twin paradox” (time dilation due to acceleration or gravity) and 
even sleeping can be considered time travel. You appear to be arguing 
against dematerialization and/or space-like trips under the limits of 
special relativity in a single world line. 


I do agree that the “grandfather paradox” is not possible simply because 
the classic problem is presented as an observer’s issue magnified to a 
universal issue. Your statements about observation are correct when 
you isolate the experiences to a single world line. 


However, the reason there are no paradoxes is because the universe 
doesn’t care how we react to its handy-work. In a Universe made up of 
infinite world lines (super universe), everything is possible and has a 
100% probability, therefore...no paradoxes. 


Q: Where do you think all the water came from in the great flood 
stories? 


I believe the explanation for the “great flood” stories originate with the 
changes that occurred near the Mediterranean at the end of the last ice 
age. Even on this world line, there is a great deal of evidence to support 
the fact that sea levels did change radically in isolated areas worldwide. 


I also heard someplace that if the ice mass on Antarctica melted today, 
sea level worldwide would rise about 100 feet. I’m not exactly sure 
that’s true. 


Peace to you also. 


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30 December 2000 


Greetings and happy holidays everyone. I am very surprised and 
delighted to see the conversation going in the direction it has on this 
thread. Unknowingly, you all have stepped into the real mystery of time 
travel that remains speculative in 2036. 


Based on a couple of questions I see here, I will try my hardest to 
describe what we in 2036 think space-time looks like and how it 
behaves. Please keep in mind that I realize how easy it is to dismiss 
what I say. First, I’m trying to do this from memory. Imagine you are 
back in 1911 trying to explain a jet engine to the Wright brothers. 


However, there are some very basic properties of quantum theory that 
support this model today. I appreciate the fact that you are reading this 
with an open mind. 


Q: If parallel universes do exist, did they start at the same time? 


It is thought that the event called the “Big Bang” was the start of not 
only this world line or universe but all world lines and all universes that 
make up the super universe. It is also thought that the super universe 
can be imagined as an expanding sphere with the big bang in the center. 
Individual world lines (or timelines) can be imagined as lines 
originating at the center and “trending” toward spiraling around the 
sphere until they reach the edge. 


The individual world lines expand in length and widen as you follow 
them from the center. Each individual “moment” or “event” on a world 
line has infinite possibilities or outcomes. Imagine this as a single point 
with infinite lines shooting away from it, which in turn, are made up of 
points with their own possibilities and outcomes. 


Now, remember, these individual world lines with all these points and 
possibilities are defined by their ability to hold their inhabitants to time- 
like trips only (no faster than light travel). 


Now consider the reality of a spinning or electrified black hole (Kerr). 
Penrose diagrams of these oddities show mathematically that you can 
make simulated space-like trips (faster than light) through the 
singularity without being destroyed. In order to do this without wiping 
out most modern physical laws, you must travel to an alternate world 
line or universe. Therefore, if multiple world lines exist, infinite world 
lines exist. 


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In trying to imagine a super universe with infinite possibilities and 
world lines, I think of a room with mirrors on all the walls You are 
aware of your captivity but as you look in the distance A se 

infinite number of “yous” in an infinite number of saine eee oe 


Q: John said: “If I go forward on this world line, the future will not 


be my future. I get home by goi 
‘ Y going back to 1975 ‘ 
and then going forward to 2036”. . before I arrived 


A few people have asked me about this sta i 
A tement so I will try to clari 
it. On my world line: (A) in 2036, I was given a hese 1975. 4 


turn my machine on and jump to another world |i : ; 
about a 2% divergence from (A). orld line (B) in 1975 with 


From the very point I turn my machine off on (B), I create a new world 


line just because I’m there. This lin 
when I got to (B). e can be described as (C) and started 


I am now doing my mission on line (C) in 1 i 

975 when I discover 
a good Treason to go forward on (C) and see what happened. I med 
machine on and go forward on (C) to the year 2000 (1998). 


arrived on (B) back to (A). 


If all this isn’t enough to get your head spinni : 
we’re dealing with in 2036. Pinning. . here are some issues 


1. Did your world line (D) exist at all bef 
ore I 
(personally I don’t see how it couldn’t) et ear on! 


2. What happe : 
avers ppens at the end of a world line at the edge of the super 


Ae 


3. If there are infinite world lines and infinite possibilities and an edge 
to the super universe, doesn’t that mean occurring events on world lines 
are staggered as they reach the edge? (time could end at any moment 
without warning). 


Happy New Year everyone! 


Q: I think you’re taunting us with our ignorance about the 
Constitution. 


‘ It would be nice to be able to remind everyone about their rights and 


responsibilities but I am not here to judge you. I am not capable of that 
nor would I want that in return. As you know, my interest is in history 
and in the paradox of thought. I do find it interesting how important the 
Constitution became to the average US citizen’s life, if even for a short 
moment. 


Q: Young people should look forward to the future while older 
people don’t see much of a future. I think it’s pointless to worry 
about politics if we are all doomed. 


It saddens me that you do not realize your true worth as a keeper of 
information and experience. Perhaps the end that we fear will open 
your eyes to your true value as an individual. Young people need 
wisdom. The captain of the ship knows where the lifeboats are. 


Q: In order for CERN to make a black hole they would have to 
travel faster than light. 


I’m pretty sure they have a number of experiments going on at the same 
time at CERN. The one I’m referring to involves very high energies 
using protons. From my historical perspective on my world line, I do 
recall the issue was a point of contention about 18 months ago or so. 


There were some scientists who thought the experiments were too 
dangerous to try. The time travel I refer to does not require faster than 
light travel and due to multiple-world “reality”, paradoxes do not occur. 
Natural time machines do exist. 


I fear our conversation is in danger of turning (to conflict) due to an 
effect that is quite common on these boards. 


I realize what I’m saying is quite hard to swallow and it causes debate, 
whether serious or entertaining. 


243. 


It is even more difficult when you come into the middle of a 
conversation or a series of questions that are a few weeks old. 


Your points are all quite valid and I have discussed them at length on 
this and other boards for quite a while. I do not wish to antagonize you, 
however; we both know the Tipler cylinder is only a thought 
experiment to explain the very real physics behind Kerr black holes. As 
to your other comments, again, they are all true as defined by the limits 
of space-like trips on single world lines. It does not account for travel 
between world lines. 


I have never claimed to be a physicist or an expert on what the CERN 
laboratory is doing at any given moment so I feel it is pointless to argue 
about what they may be doing in the future or what "breakthroughs" 
they will or might have. My comments about the CERN lab are in 
reference to particle accelerators in general and other questions that 
have come up in the past. The major physics breakthrough for 
controlled gravity distortion does happen at CERN in your future. 
Heck, we haven't even touched on "Z" field compression yet. 


I suppose I could say that I was the one that traveled in time and 
convinced them to change their experiments but even I would have a 
hard time believing that one and I do not wish to insult your 
intelligence. 


Thank you for trying to answer those questions (from 30 December 
2000) but I really do not expect that anyone can. I thought I would 
share with you things we wonder about. Your logic about me is quite 
correct but again I must state that I am not trying to get you or anyone 
else to believe or buy anything. 


As far as evidence goes, I have decided to try an experiment with you 
that may be more convincing. It involves the travel of information at 
faster than light. In fact, I have dropped at least three little gems like 
this that no one else has picked up on. 


You said you are confused by the 5100 story. I will explain further. In 
2036, it was discovered (or at least known after testing) that the 5100 
computer was capable of reading and changing all of the legacy code 
written by IBM before the release of that system and still be able to 
create new code in APL and Basic. 


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That is the reason we need it in 2036. However, IBM never published 
that information because it would have probably destroyed a large part 
of their business infrastructure in the early 70s. In fact, I would bet the 
engineers were probably told to keep their mouths shut. 


Therefore, if I were not here now telling you this, that information 
would not be discovered for another 36 years. Yet, I would bet there is 
someone out there who can do the research and discover I am telling 
the truth. There must be an old IBM engineer out there someplace that 
worked on the 5100. They just might not have ever asked if I hadn’t 


pointed it out. 


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CHAPTER 3 
JANUARY 2001 


January 03, 2001 


I’ve been reading the last few postings with a bit of confusion. I see 
there is controversy over my “story” that is causing some people to ask 
themselves if they believe it or not. For quite a while, I have been 
Stating that not only do I not expect anyone to believe me, it’s 
irrelevant and in my opinion, quite dangerous. Belief implies you 
accept what I say as true and real. Over the Internet, this is impossible. 
In fact, I have stated before, there are many people in 2036 who do not 
believe in time travel. 


I also think that unwavering belief is dangerous. One very disturbing 
thing I have noticed about your society is your blind acceptance of 
what you are told. Do you really think the news industry doesn’t have 
an agenda? Do you really think those hamburgers you stuff into your 
body are safe? Do you really think your government is telling you the 
truth? What proof do you have of any of that? 


What I want you to do is open your eyes to the events around you that 
have nothing to do with me. Some of you have been reading about the 
war in 2015 and the breakthroughs in particle physics that would be 
coming soon. Doesn’t the CIA report on 2015 and news on z-field 
compression at least support what I’ve been saying a little bit? 


I just saw another news story today about the Russians moving nuclear 
weapons into the Balkans to thwart future expansion by NATO. I also 
haven’t heard anyone take me up on my “information experiment” on 
the IBM 5100 or check out the information I’ve given you about the 
UNIX failure in 2038. With all due respect, I find it hard to take some 
of you seriously. 


" January 05, 2001 


In 2036, community life is a bit different. People are valued and judged 
based on their contribution and worth. Work is organized around the 
family and the value of that work is assessed inside of the community. 
Most communities range in size from 1000 to 4000 people. If a family 
wanted to move from one community to another or if a son or daughter 
wanted to move to another community, they must apply and be 
interviewed by the community leadership council. rn 


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During this process, the family or individual is evaluated as to whether 
or not the work or skill they have is required or necessary to that 
individual community. Once accepted, the family or individual is 
expected to support the community. If they don’t, the community stops 
supporting them and they either change their attitude or move away 
from the community. 


The family work we did was picking, sorting and shipping oranges by 
sailboat up and down the coast of Florida. We were expected to 
produce a certain amount for the community and a certain amount for 
other communities as agreed to by our CLC. In exchange, we received 
power, water, a certain amount of food and other necessities that were 
produced inside our community. 


I see this message board as a small community and I have no other way 
to value the contributions of others on it other than what my past 
experiences tell me. I have tried to answer as many questions as I can 
without being annoying, repetitive or inappropriate, and for some, 
entertaining. Under these conditions, I have decided to seek guidance 
from you, the other members of this community, as to whether or not 
my postings are of any value. If they are getting distracting or 
repetitive, I will stop and continue to enjoy reading your thoughts and 
ideas. 


Q: Who receives the Nobel Prize for time travel? Since you claim 
no world lines are the same, this information could not hurt 
anything. 


There are a great many people involved with the discovery of time 
travel. Just as I will not give “stock tips”, I will not divulge their 
names, as that would have an impact on their lives now. 


Q: Why not give us technical information that’s discovered in a 
year or so anyway? 


If I had that information and published it, I’m not so sure it would have 
an impact. Again, we get back to the same question. If you were a time 
traveler, what would you do to establish your credibility? 


Q: Have any other time travelers visited your future? ' 


No, I’m not aware of any time travelers visiting my world line in 2036. 
However, that does not mean it can’t or isn’t happening. 


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Also, the possible number of world lines a time traveler might arrive at 


would place the ch iti i 
he, p € chances of them hitting any particular one at very long 


Q: What happens to (name of person)? Am I i in Ti 
: involved 
Travel? What of the resistance? edt in’ Time 


I have no idea what happens to you in your future. There was a 
resistance on my world line but their goal was to maintain power and 
control over other people. We killed most of them by 2020. 


Q: How big is the IBM 5100? 
I would say its about 20” long, 10” high and 30” wide. 
Q: Are there still books in 2036? 


Yes, books are still published. 


Q: Are there restrictions to what you ca : Z 
n do t 
machine? y with the time 


The displacement machine is not mine but I am free to make certain 
decisions based on the experiences and information I gather from each 
world line. I am expected back but from their perspective, I will onl 

have been gone for a split second. 3 


January 06, 2001 
Q: What is the progress with string theory? 


In 2036, string theory still dominates physics due to its continued 


ania of encompassing other physical properties from unrelated 
elds. 


A great deal of the theoretical mathematics behind time travel was 
discovered by testing various ideas in string theory and eliminating the 
anomalies. As I recall, it was this original work that led to the final 
proof that six dimensions do indeed curl up to give us our observable 


universe. This in turn supported more of the theoretical math behind 
time travel. 


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It’s ironic that the beauty of string theory gives future engineers the 
confidence to create the distortion unit even though the final proof is 
still unknown. You’re a physics student, have you ever heard the 
Princeton String Quartet play? 


January 09, 2001 


Q: Why don’t you give us more detailed information about the 
future so we won’t be so skeptical? 


I think skepticism is a good thing and no one should lose it. 
Q: Why don’t you accept my challenge? 


I’m not sure what “challenge” you are referring to. If you mean the live 
chat, I have no problem with that. I do that quite often on other boards. 
However, I fear I have very few bread and circuses left and I fear I am 
becoming quite boring. Also, I’m not sure I fully understand the nature 


of the challenge. 


Q: You could still give us details about the future that would add to 
your credibility. 


Again, I do not seek to add to my credibility. There is no point to it. 
Actually, by providing information that was useful, I would be adding 
to your collective fear that I am real. In that case, this cycle we are in 
concerning “truth” only spirals out of control and gets worse. 


Q: Can you name the five presidents you have in your time? 


Over the past few postings, I have tried to describe the limits of what I 
will talk about and why. 


if I will not disclose any information that will cause someone to 
personally gain by its knowledge. This means no stock or 
sports tips. 

2. I will not disclose any detailed information that would allow 


someone to avoid death by probability. This means no 
earthquake or bombing information. 


3. I will not disclose any information that may compromise any 
future actions by individual people or threaten their family and 
well being. 


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On my world line, we are no longer afraid of the “ > 
afraid of Nazis? e of the “NWO”. Are you 


The reason the job of President was split into an office of 5 has 4 main 
reasons. With 5 (presidents), foreign policy is more consistent, power 
shifting between parties has less of an impact on the overall 


government, individual strengths between presidents add to the strength 


of the office, and one president is elected fi j i 
t i or each majo: 
United States. fet dusiern 


Q: What is the extent of Presidential power in 2036? 
The office of President is far more diluted and decentralized than it is 
here. The powers of the national government are more defined and 


reside more at the county and state level. 


Q: Do you like the new government in 2036 
current one? compared to the 


I beast pa ete is good. However, since the concept of 
nalionally subsidized welfare is gone, most people here 
appreciate it. eae road 


Q: Where is the new US capitol? 

The new US capitol is in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Q: How do the 5 presidents take power? 

The voting for individual candidates is on a rotating schedule. 

Q: What are the other time traveler’s destinations, and missions? 


I am not aware of the details of other missions Of th 
F e seven, three had 
already left before I did. I suspect they are on similar missions. 


Q: Are any other time travelers on our current world line? 
No, the chances of that are very slim. 


Q: Are you in contact with other time travelers? 


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No, although I would suspect that is not impossible. I have no idea how 
you would do that. 


Q: Is it possible to send a message through time? 
No, not unless the information physically travels with the person. 


1 apologize for being unable to respond faster. I looked back and 
couldn’t find any unanswered questions but I may be mistaken. 


Q: Forum member condemns time machines and time travelers as 
evil. 


You seem to have a great deal of anger directed at me. If you knew 
where I was and how to get the distortion unit, what would you do? 
What judgment and punishment should be passed upon me? 


On this and many other discussion boards are people who are genuinely 
interested in and hoping to experience or discover time travel. What 
punishment would you apply to them if they succeed? I see that you 
claim to have had time travel experience. What punishment do you 
deserve? 


When time travel was discovered, there were many people who were 
against its development. However, once the true nature of time was 
realized, the resistance faded. Even if one world line was able to ban, 
kill and stop all time travel, it will continue on another. 


However, the corollary is also true. Take heart, on some world line, you 
have succeeded and all time travelers are dead by the hand of your 
followers and thinking or talking about it is a crime. 


Perhaps we should all agree what we mean when we use the phrase 
“time travel”. We are all moving forward in time just by existing and 
the effects of acceleration and gravity do “slow” time down for the 
observer so the rest of the world seems to speed up around them. 


If we call this natural time travel (time-like trips on a single world line) 


then perhaps it’s really controlled time travel that you are after (space- 
like trips on a single world line or traveling to alternate world lines). 


Sil 2 


January 10, 2001 


With that, it may then be useful to separate the concept of controlled 
time travel into theory and practice. In theory, time travel was taken 
seriously by mainstream science when it was discovered that Einstein’s 


also possible. 


Nearly all of the solutions 


that allow time travel in special relativity 


also have the annoying problem of crushing the time traveler in a wake 


of radiation and gravity. 


In my experience, there is only one safe way to obtain controlled time 
travel and that involves the “safe” properties of a Kerr singularity 


(black hole). However, I 
methods. I’m just not sure 
math to back them up. 


E(8) x E(8)? 


do not discount the possibility of other 
I would bet my life on them without any 


Q: How is it possible to measure divergence between world lines? 


There is a bit of folklore about the first distortion driver who reaches a 


destination with a zero diver, 


gence. This would mean he had traveled on 


a space-like trip to their own world line of origi i is qui 

t gin. This paradox is quite 
possible although highly unlikely. I wonder if anyone out there ae ie 
Current string theory and make that one work on paper? 


Q: You said 6 dimensions. 
there should be at least 7. 


The current string theory suggests that 


Se 


| may be mistaken but I thought it was pretty well established now that 
(N-10) was on track. 


January 11, 2001 


| must admit (forum name), you have succeeded in confusing me. The 
more I read your postings, the more I question my understanding and 
local use of social interaction, courtesy and logic. However, I also 
believe that all viewpoints have some inherent value even if it’s not 


apparent. 
Q: Why won’t you answer my last post? 


| looked at your last posting and didn’t see any questions. However, I 
now realize that I may be mistaken in assuming much of what you 
wrote was rhetorical. It may be helpful if you add some indication that 
you are asking a question. 


Q: If you’re from the future, than you should know what happens 
to (personal names)? Am I involved in time travel? 


This is the only question I found from your postings that you could be 
referring to. Again, I have no knowledge of you in any possible future 
nor would I comment on it if I did. As far as the photograph of me in a 
uniform, I’m not sure what that would prove even if I had one. 


Q: If you speak anymore, I will discredit your claims of being a 
time traveler. 


I do not seek credit for anything. The most I can hope for is to be at 
least interesting and engaging. 


Q: Why wont you meet my challenge to talk online? 


Perhaps I was unclear before. I did provide the web link earlier that 
does have a chat room set up for time travel. My schedule is a bit more 
flexible right now at least for the next week or so. Please take a look 
and let me know when you will be there (open to anyone, of course). 
Since there really is nothing to be gained or lost, I look at this not as a 
challenge but more of an opportunity to get to know everyone better. 


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Q: You need to answer more quickly. You answer questions only 
when it is convenient for you. Your answers appear to be just 


enough to satisfy someone but you have enough time to just look 
them up. 


I’m not sure what you mean by that. In earlier postings, I stated that 
I’m trying to avoid repeating myself and frankly there are some items 
that are just over my head. It’s curious that you feel knowledge can be 
something owned or becomes less worthwhile if it’s passed on. 


Q: Your future seems to be fixated on killing people. Isn’t there a 
criminal justice system or do you just enjoy killing? 


Yes, it is more a part of our lives than it is yours (at least for now) and 
capital punishment is a reality. 


I don't believe I ever said I came back looking for a UNIX bug fix. I 
came back for a computer system. Don't you find UNIX useful now? 
Temperature is about the same although there were anomalies after the 
war. 


January 15, 2001 


In the post that follows, I’ve tried to answer the latest questions 
directed at me but I’m hoping you may be able to add some insight into 
something I’ve noticed. In our attempt to communicate here, some of 
the comments on this board have become increasingly hostile and 
negative. I see the same interaction when I watch news interview 
programs. 


The guise of productive interaction and communication is thwarted by 
illogical verbal attacks and misdirection. I understand why the news 
does it. They are trying to hold an audience by generating conflict. For 
a while, I thought that was the goal here too but it appears that anger 
and conflict is being created on this site to cause genuine harm and 
pain. It’s hard for me to believe that this is being done on purpose so I 
have concluded I simply do not understand some hidden element of 
your collective social interaction. 


On the other hand, if it’s being done for no reason, I would understand 
a little better how people in this time could accomplish so much and yet 
be so vulnerable to their emotions and fears. I think it was Thomas 
Jefferson who believed that the only way to sway opinion was through 
calm, respectful, intelligent conversation. 


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Whether I’m a time traveler or not, I suppose there are numerous ways 
lo view my “story”. By the nature of the communication medium, I 
believe it’s impossible to prove; therefore, it’s impossible to believe. I 
agree that conversation spurs ideas. 


If ’'m not a time traveler, then perhaps the seemingly disjointed 
statements I make will actually create the idea in one of you that leads 
to “real” time travel. 


Q: What is a world line? 


Individual world lines represent the limits and paths physical objects 
take through space-time under the laws of special relativity. They can 
be shown graphically on an x-y graph with x representing distance in 
space and y representing passing of time. In time travel talk, world 
lines are used as a way to describe and separate the experiences of a 
lime traveler because laws of special relativity appear to break down 
and can’t be defined on a single world line. World line has also become 
synonymous with "alternate universe" and / or "time-line". 


Q: You’ve admitted to taking things back with you. Do you pay for 
those items? 


I pay for these items with money. Personally, I believe stealing is 
wrong. 


Q: Can’t you just take whatever you wanted back with you? 
There are mass limits to what can be taken back. 


Q: Are you tested before becoming a time traveler? What makes a 
good time traveler? 


Yes, there are numerous psychological tests. I was chosen based on my 
educational background and military service. The training lasted about 
two years. There is a great deal of physical training to counter the 
effects of distortion. They were also looking for drivers who had a fair 
amount of self-sufficiency and an ability to function under extreme 
isolation and confinement. 


Q: What do they look for when choosing someone for a mission? 


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Depending on the mission, time travelers are usually chosen based on 
their ability to gain the cooperation of someone related to the goal on 
the target world line. In my case, my grandfather was directly involved 
with the building and programming of the 5100. 


Q: If a time traveler is evil and commits murder, is there anyway 
they can be recalled? 


There is a difference of philosophy between us that should be clarified. 
Since I believe that all possible outcomes and events are possible, 
probable and certain, it is impossible to assign “goodness” or “badness” 
to a person or situation. 


On some other world line, I am an insane time traveler causing 
destruction and death while (name of forum member who confronted 
John on a regular basis) chases me with his band of devoted followers. 
However, on this one, I am not. Since both events are certain, their 
value is neutral. 


You can only assign goodness and badness to the events and 
experiences you have direct control over or witness. Only actions are 
good and bad, not people or things. I suppose if I was a psychotic killer, 
I could accomplish my mission, avoid capture and still return to my 
world line of origin without penalty. There would be no way for them 
to know what happened. However, I believe that action is wrong and I 
would be accountable to my God. 


Q: How do you know our world line and yours follow the same 
path? 


This world line and my own are almost exactly alike. 


John is not being entirely truthful here. As more time went by after Y2K 
did not happen and the Presidential election, John believed our world 
line would be very different from his. This did not give him any 
comfort. He appeared to be more afraid of our future than what would 
happen as the result of another world war. 


Thank you for considering the problem of (my) returning home. You 
are correct, getting back to the world line of origin is easier than 
picking an exact destination on a different world line. 


Q: Does the mini-black hole that powers your time machine 
physically reduce the size of objects during operation?