It's not a paradox, and a paradox is not energy. A paradox is simply an unresolvable condition. The Omega 13 device would cause a continuous time-loop if some element were not present that would (in fact) break that loop, such as the person who activated it being able to act on previous knowledge. Nothing is left to chance, as chance is a condition of future, not past. Everything that did occur, will occur, and nothing can change that in a continuous time-line. History is unchangable, although the course of events can be experienced differently, but only at the time of the experience. This requires a condition to un-experience events for all but the control. 2 theories were mentioned. One being a "matter collapser, a bomb that would destroy everything (universe) in 13 seconds", and a "matter rearranger, affecting a 13 second time-jump to the past". Perhaps both theories are partially correct, in that, it does affect all matter (universe), and affects a 13 second time-jump to the past. I think the "13 seconds" is key, in that, it is enough time to affect a change in that time-line, but little enough time minimizing the possibility of a paradox. As it was, Nesmith experienced 13 seconds the rest of the matter in the universe did not. It's unclear if he would actually age, or simply retain the experiences. I don't believe the device simply "saved" one consciousness, inasmuch as it would shield consciousnesses within a proximity of the activation device, which was apparently very narrow. This could mean that anyone within the defined proximity would also preserve their experiences during the previous/original 13 seconds. Of course, none of this is within our understanding of the quantum realm. If we understood it, sci-fi would be no fun at all.
Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.
reply
share
decroissance
9 years ago
This might be the most agonizing post I have ever read.
And it is why I hate time-travel plots. No, I love them. No, I hate them. No.....just.....no.
reply
share