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Is It Possible To Travel Backwards in Time?
Summary: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity suggested feasibility of backward travel
in time some time in future using a hypothetical time machine. However, it is
concluded that backward travel in time is theoretically impossible which means
that it shall never be possible to travel backward in time to make a correction
entry to rectify historical mistakes. But it is without prejudice to predictability of
past events on rational basis.

Einstein based his entire theory of relativity on two simple assumptions, one
about predictability of optical experiments irrespective of lab conditions and the
other about constancy of velocity of light in fundamental system/empty space.

Thereafter, Einstein fantasized a space ship travelling along a straight line for
further construction of his theory. He assumed a scenario in which space ship can
be potentially accelerated to the velocity of light.

It is a common experience that when matter is heated by supplying energy to its
atoms and molecules, it results in increase of kinetic energy of its atoms and
molecules. Increasing kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is associated with
not only increasing temperature but also increasing velocity of constituent atoms
and molecules. This increasing velocity of atoms and molecules is necessarily
associated with change of one or the other kind. Ensuing change may be physical,
chemical or nuclear reaction and may be essentially nonlinear in character.
Physical change often consists of nonlinear change of state from solid to liquid to
gas to plasma state and may be even thereafter. Appropriate chemical reactions,
again essentially nonlinear in character commonly occur depending on nature of
interacting entities and conditions of the experiment. Very high velocities of
atoms and molecules are associated with thermonuclear reactions such as
nuclear fusion of Hydrogen into Helium at 50,000°K.

Exact nature of change can only be empirically known and is rationally
unpredictable. In most general terms, nature of change can be attributed to
nature of interacting entities.
But Einstein arbitrarily assumed that increasing velocity of the said space ship
shall lead to reduction in speed of time measuring devices such as clocks and
watches in order to compensate effects of increased velocity. Einstein stated “A
moving clock, no matter what its construction, runs slower than an identical clock
that is at rest.” Einstein never bothered to explain as to why frequency of a
pendulum in linear motion changes when in equation of simple pendulum length
of the pendulum and gravity are the only two variables determining its
frequency/time period. Moreover why should errors of observation determine
behavior of the observed, i.e. why incorrect recording of time by clocks and
watches should have a bearing on behavior of time itself and properties of
matter?

Einstein’s arbitrary conclusions were arbitrarily extended to Biological domain
leading to speculation that one day using a device designated as time machine; it
shall be possible to travel backward in time.

Time is linearly progressive. This is the inherent nature of time. No experimental
conditions or errors of observation can have a bearing upon intrinsic nature of
time. Therefore, it shall never be possible to travel backward in time. Hence time
machine is nothing more than science inspired fantasy which shall never
materialize.

 Backward travel of time by any stretch of imagination, if ever becomes feasible
than it is bound to lead to many absurd situations and universal chaos. Imagine
the following scenarios:

   1. A time traveler goes back to times of Jesus and is able to persuade Pontius
      Pilate not to crucify Jesus. Consider its impact upon subsequent world
      history and turmoil it will create in the contemporary world.
   2. A time traveler in India travels back to Mahabharata period and is able to
      persuade Pandavas not to indulge in the game of chess with Kauravas or is
      able to persuade Duryodhana not to insult Draupadi by removing her saree.
      Alternatively, another time traveler is able to persuade Duryodhana to
      justly give Pandavas their share in the kingdom. Imagine impact of these
backward journeys in time upon subsequent Indian history and changes it
      will lead to, in contemporary Indian society.
   3. A person meets an accident, fractures several bones, is put in time
      machine, backward travel in time restores his health. A novel technical
      innovation, yet to be discovered, shall be used to rehabilitate the person in
      contemporary world. This technology may be employed to treat a large
      number of ailments.
   4. A person has left for his heavenly abode; his dead body is put in time
      machine, the person comes to life and is than rehabilitated in the
      contemporary world by some novel technology yet to be discovered.
   5. Consider impact on world history of abortion of Hitler’s mother while Hitler
      was still in the womb!

Clearly, there can be countless number of such examples providing ample food
for thought to science fiction writers for infinite generations to come. But it is self
evident that the mere feasibility of backward travel in time is bound to lead to
countless absurdities that would disrupt natural order and precipitate universal
chaos. Such universal chaos is bound to be in conflict with universal instinct to
exist. This will jeopardize existence of universe itself of which we all are a part.

THEREFORE NATURE CAN’T AFFORD TO FUNCTION IN A MANNER THAT HAS THE
POTENTIAL OF BACKWARD TRAVEL IN TIME.

Hence, backward travel in time is nothing but a pure fantasy of scientific origin
devoid of any foundations in fact and logic. However, this is without prejudice to
rational predictability of past based on our understanding of natural laws and
intrinsic nature of things and events.

Author: Dr Mahesh C. Jain is a practicing medical doctor and has written the
book “Encounter of Science with Philosophy – A synthetic view”. The book begins
with first chapter devoted to scientifically valid concept of God and then explains
cosmic phenomena right from origin of nature and universe up to origin of life
and evolution of man. The book includes several chapters devoted to auxiliary
concepts and social sciences as corollaries to the concept of God. This is the only
book that deals with subject matter of origin of nature and universe beginning
from null (Zero or nothing). This article is inspired by author’s understanding of
`nature. Also please read “36 Objections to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity”
written by the author.

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  • 1. Is It Possible To Travel Backwards in Time? Summary: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity suggested feasibility of backward travel in time some time in future using a hypothetical time machine. However, it is concluded that backward travel in time is theoretically impossible which means that it shall never be possible to travel backward in time to make a correction entry to rectify historical mistakes. But it is without prejudice to predictability of past events on rational basis. Einstein based his entire theory of relativity on two simple assumptions, one about predictability of optical experiments irrespective of lab conditions and the other about constancy of velocity of light in fundamental system/empty space. Thereafter, Einstein fantasized a space ship travelling along a straight line for further construction of his theory. He assumed a scenario in which space ship can be potentially accelerated to the velocity of light. It is a common experience that when matter is heated by supplying energy to its atoms and molecules, it results in increase of kinetic energy of its atoms and molecules. Increasing kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is associated with not only increasing temperature but also increasing velocity of constituent atoms and molecules. This increasing velocity of atoms and molecules is necessarily associated with change of one or the other kind. Ensuing change may be physical, chemical or nuclear reaction and may be essentially nonlinear in character. Physical change often consists of nonlinear change of state from solid to liquid to gas to plasma state and may be even thereafter. Appropriate chemical reactions, again essentially nonlinear in character commonly occur depending on nature of interacting entities and conditions of the experiment. Very high velocities of atoms and molecules are associated with thermonuclear reactions such as nuclear fusion of Hydrogen into Helium at 50,000°K. Exact nature of change can only be empirically known and is rationally unpredictable. In most general terms, nature of change can be attributed to nature of interacting entities.
  • 2. But Einstein arbitrarily assumed that increasing velocity of the said space ship shall lead to reduction in speed of time measuring devices such as clocks and watches in order to compensate effects of increased velocity. Einstein stated “A moving clock, no matter what its construction, runs slower than an identical clock that is at rest.” Einstein never bothered to explain as to why frequency of a pendulum in linear motion changes when in equation of simple pendulum length of the pendulum and gravity are the only two variables determining its frequency/time period. Moreover why should errors of observation determine behavior of the observed, i.e. why incorrect recording of time by clocks and watches should have a bearing on behavior of time itself and properties of matter? Einstein’s arbitrary conclusions were arbitrarily extended to Biological domain leading to speculation that one day using a device designated as time machine; it shall be possible to travel backward in time. Time is linearly progressive. This is the inherent nature of time. No experimental conditions or errors of observation can have a bearing upon intrinsic nature of time. Therefore, it shall never be possible to travel backward in time. Hence time machine is nothing more than science inspired fantasy which shall never materialize. Backward travel of time by any stretch of imagination, if ever becomes feasible than it is bound to lead to many absurd situations and universal chaos. Imagine the following scenarios: 1. A time traveler goes back to times of Jesus and is able to persuade Pontius Pilate not to crucify Jesus. Consider its impact upon subsequent world history and turmoil it will create in the contemporary world. 2. A time traveler in India travels back to Mahabharata period and is able to persuade Pandavas not to indulge in the game of chess with Kauravas or is able to persuade Duryodhana not to insult Draupadi by removing her saree. Alternatively, another time traveler is able to persuade Duryodhana to justly give Pandavas their share in the kingdom. Imagine impact of these
  • 3. backward journeys in time upon subsequent Indian history and changes it will lead to, in contemporary Indian society. 3. A person meets an accident, fractures several bones, is put in time machine, backward travel in time restores his health. A novel technical innovation, yet to be discovered, shall be used to rehabilitate the person in contemporary world. This technology may be employed to treat a large number of ailments. 4. A person has left for his heavenly abode; his dead body is put in time machine, the person comes to life and is than rehabilitated in the contemporary world by some novel technology yet to be discovered. 5. Consider impact on world history of abortion of Hitler’s mother while Hitler was still in the womb! Clearly, there can be countless number of such examples providing ample food for thought to science fiction writers for infinite generations to come. But it is self evident that the mere feasibility of backward travel in time is bound to lead to countless absurdities that would disrupt natural order and precipitate universal chaos. Such universal chaos is bound to be in conflict with universal instinct to exist. This will jeopardize existence of universe itself of which we all are a part. THEREFORE NATURE CAN’T AFFORD TO FUNCTION IN A MANNER THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF BACKWARD TRAVEL IN TIME. Hence, backward travel in time is nothing but a pure fantasy of scientific origin devoid of any foundations in fact and logic. However, this is without prejudice to rational predictability of past based on our understanding of natural laws and intrinsic nature of things and events. Author: Dr Mahesh C. Jain is a practicing medical doctor and has written the book “Encounter of Science with Philosophy – A synthetic view”. The book begins with first chapter devoted to scientifically valid concept of God and then explains cosmic phenomena right from origin of nature and universe up to origin of life and evolution of man. The book includes several chapters devoted to auxiliary concepts and social sciences as corollaries to the concept of God. This is the only book that deals with subject matter of origin of nature and universe beginning
  • 4. from null (Zero or nothing). This article is inspired by author’s understanding of `nature. Also please read “36 Objections to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity” written by the author. Visit:http:// www.sciencengod.com http://www.sciencengod.com/buynow.php