The hottest Time travel Substack posts right now

Many time-travel movies have confusing causation models, but it's fun to appreciate the ones that don't rely on paradoxes.
Understanding the concept of time travel and causal loops can help in appreciating well-crafted time travel stories that make sense.
Movies like 'Terminator' and 'Predestination' portray time travel in a consistent and logical manner, which can enhance the storytelling.

Time travel to a place where significant moments happened can evoke memories and the spirit of who we were then.
Visiting familiar places can bring back not just memories, but also the essence of the person we were at that time.
Exploring a familiar place after many years can reveal the changes while still preserving the essence of past memories.

Causal loops, infinite chains, and finite ones can be difficult for our minds to understand. It raises questions about how we can draw conclusions about external reality.
Time travel movies often don't make sense when characters travel back to their own universe's past. This can lead to logical inconsistencies and confusion for viewers.
The post discusses the concept of consistent time travel and the effects of actions happening before they are actually taken, raising intriguing points about the nature of time and causality.

The concept of time travel explored in a novel influences the type of people interested in it, showcasing different motivations and expectations.
Reflections on identity and roots highlight the importance of knowing one's origin and history in a rapidly changing world.
Contrasting cultural practices of asking 'what do you do?' versus 'where are you from?' showcase the shift from personal connections to professional identities.

In a deterministic universe, individuals might not have the ability to do anything they don't end up doing, even regarding time travel paradoxes.
The idea of equally skilled marksmen with equally reliable weapons targeting equally defenseless individuals is explored in the context of time travel assassinations.
The post delves into complex scenarios involving time travel assassinations and the intricacies of such paradoxes.

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A man is given the opportunity to go back to his youth with the knowledge he has now.
He learns important life lessons along the way.
Despite the temptations of the past, he ultimately values his present life with his wife and kids.

In time travel, altering history is complex and often leads back to the original timeline, as seen in alternate events but ultimately returning to familiar history.
Actions to prevent a dark past can reflect redemption attempts, showcasing the potential for change even in the most evil of individuals.
Even with the ability to change moments in the past, certain events are unchangeable, leading to reflections on accepting the reality of the past and its outcomes.

The fic series, Refuge in Oblivion, is based on Homestuck and follows a complex order of storytelling with multiple works in the series.
The prequel has an interesting plot but lacks character development, while the sequel focuses more on a romance angle.
Stakes in the fics are low and the worldbuilding is weak, making the overall experience disappointing for Homestuck fans.

Embrace vulnerability and submission as tools for growth and self-discovery.
Challenge normative structures of identity and time; explore nonbinary and fluid approaches to gender and temporal experience.
Practice compassion, introspection, and self-healing techniques like inner child meditation to foster personal growth and overcome past traumas.