Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe Time travel fiction
Jan 2, 2025
Mark Fearing, illustrator of the children's book "Brandon and the Totally Troublesome Time Machine," Seth Fishman, author and agent, and Brad King, video game developer behind "Time Lapse," delve deep into the fascinating world of time travel fiction. They explore the scientific principles of time travel, such as causality and the behavior of light cones. The discussion dives into the allure of historical figures, creative challenges in storytelling, and the philosophical implications of teleportation, all while sharing humorous anecdotes and personal insights.
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Inspiration for Time Travel Book
- Seth Fishman's time travel book was inspired by a scene in "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure".
- The scene involves the characters communicating with their future selves to influence the past.
Kids and Time Travel
- Time travel might be easier for kids to grasp than adults.
- Kids haven't yet internalized causality and physics, allowing them to accept time travel more readily.
Pie Trap Paradox
- A scene in Fishman's book involves a character setting a pie trap for his past self.
- Illustrating this paradoxical scenario posed a challenge for Mark Fearing.