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AMA | March 2024

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

Debating Time Travel and Historical Changes

The chapter delves into various perspectives on time travel, discussing different scenarios and definitions proposed by listeners. It critiques the common understanding of backwards time travel, explores moment travel versus true time travel, and delves into the Doomsday argument and typicality arguments. The speaker reflects on the complexity of altering historical events, emphasizing the uncertainties and unpredictable outcomes that could result from pivotal decisions.

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