I would use it to skip traffic. Can imagine the face on the people stuck in traffic when you zoom by them?
If I had a flying car I would turn it into a time machine like in Back to the Future.
That is one of my favorite movies!! Would you rather have a car that could fly or a car that could time travel?
It is one of the best movies around in my opinion.
I agree one hundred percent.
Definitely one that could time travel. Way cooler than flying, but it could also be problematic I guess.
Why would it be problematic?
Just, as we see from many different science fiction stories, there can be tons of problems involved with time travel. New timelines, weird side effects, and other stuff.
Oh I understand. Breaking the space-time continuum isn't the smartest thing to do If there were no adverse consequences, what would you do with a time machine?
I think I would go back to experience cool events in history.
Like which ones? Ones important to you or ones important to the history of the world? Take your time it's an interesting question
Definitely ones important to history. I would love to see something like the roman Colosseum in its prime or even the building of the Egyptian pyramids or great wall of China. There are so many cool things like that I would love to see. What would you do with the same scenario?
Oh you're right!! There are so many interesting historical events that no one alive has ever witnessed That's an interesting question There are different reasons to want to go back Some people want to go back in time in order to change the present, and that doesn't seem like the smartest thing to do because it can have adverse consequences. Some people, like you, would like to go back to witness and see great things, and I admire that. Going back to see something great would be an amazing experience.
So what would you do?
But for me, I see a time machine as a tool. Obviously it's foolish to go back and change moments in history because that would hurt the present, but what if we could go back And we could uncover mysteries?
Like learn about things that we have no knowledge about in the modern day?
Imagine going back in time and witnessing the John F. Kennedy assassination. After witnessing it there would no longer be controversy or conspiracy Or that!! Imagine going back in time and witnessing, as you said, how they build the pyramids, because that's knowledge that we don't have today Does my answer make sense?
Yes definitely! But in order for people to not have conspiracies about it or something then I think everyone would have to witness it instead of just one or two people.
You know what? I never thought about that What if there was a justifiable way to record it or have a way to document it?
People in our time aren't very trusting of other people so it would be hard to convince them. But yes if there was a way to document it then maybe it would work.
And even if we had this ability for the whole world to know the "real" past, would it help society, or would it cause more confusion? Because I think you're right, there would be a lot of controversy over the legitimacy of the "recording".
That's a good question as well! I would hope that it would help us as a society but I guess we don't really know unless we experience it.
Yeah I guess you're right. It's really hard to know how new technologies will affect future society. If time travel were possible, do you think it would be legal?
Exactly. I only think it would be illegal if, and only if, it had the ability to change the present. If not, I don't see a reason to restrict it. But maybe the government would have a different opinion since they might have stuff to hide.
Oooooo now that's a good conspiracy What if there was no time travel but instead time witnessing?
So like a T.V. or something that plays history?
Imagine being able to travel back and watch history, much like Dumbledore's pensive in Harry Potter Less like a TV, and more like a virtual reality experience. Does that make sense?
Yes that makes sense. I think that would be really cool!
Imagine history class with those capabilities
History might finally be an interesting subject.
Imagine strapping into a headset and experiencing the Greek Forum or the first Continental Congress? It would completely change the way in which we learn and interact with the past
That truly would be one of the most amazing things.
I mentioned Harry Potter a while back. Are you a fan of Harry Potter?
And if it was publicly available, and trustworthy, I think it could help solve a lot of disputes or problems.
Oh absolutely It would solve most court proceedings, arguments, and change history
I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter! I've read all of the books quite a few times actually.
Wait Before we get to Harry Potter, would this technology be an invasion of privacy?
It might be for sure. There would maybe need to be some rules or restrictions on it's uses.
Imagine if someone could go back and see everything you've ever done? It would change our laws on privacy and the way we go about accusing people of crimes.
I don't think I would like that to be honest.
I don't think that anybody would to be totally honest Taylor It would be a little scary
Especially in this age of privacy issues; it brings up some interesting problems and questions.
Much like 1984 where everything you do and say is being watched
And yes it definitely would be a lot scary. A true dystopian world.
Honestly yes So tell me about Harry Potter Why do you like it so much?
I just feel like it is such a well thought out and intriguing world. Lots of amazing characters who are believable and lovable.
Are you more invested in the world or the characters?
I think a balance of both. The world is only as good as the characters and vice versa. So both of them are so well done and balanced, which is why it's one of my favorites.
That's interesting because as I asked it I realized that I didn't realize what my answer would be. So let's split this up. What is so great about the characters? What is different about Harry, Ron, and Hermione that you don't see in other popular franchises like Star Wars?
Well I don't know that it is exactly something this story has that others don't. Just something it does well. I have to go now though, but thank you for the intriguing conversation! Have a great day!