Case 63 S1 Ep7: “Jemmy Button”
Oct 25, 2022
In this podcast, they discuss the intriguing story of Jemmy Button, a native brought to London in 1830. They also delve into the concept of time travel, the discovery of an ancient culture on Mars, and altering gravity with lasers. The conversation becomes confrontational as they discuss Brown's model of the flux capacitor. They engage in a heated discussion about belief and evidence. They plea with listeners to confront fears and make impactful decisions. They explore various cases of individuals claiming to be time travelers from the future and conclude that they are all frauds.
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The Story of Jimmy Button
- Captain Robert Fitzroy captured Patagonian natives and traded one boy for a mother-of-pearl button, renaming him Jimmy Button.
- Jimmy Button was brought from remote channels to London, subjected to questioning and analysis like a display exhibit.
Time Travel Challenges Thermodynamics
- Time travel could theoretically exist if we learn to alter gravity with lasers, based on new scientific discoveries.
- However, this challenges the second law of thermodynamics, which is a fundamental principle in physics.
Avoid Simplistic Time Travel Explanations
- Avoid trivial explanations and clichés when discussing complex ideas like time travel; simplistic models won't convince experts.
- Use solid scientific reasoning rather than pop culture references to engage physicists effectively.