Time Travel: Fact, Fiction, and the Physics Behind the Dream

Cosmos in a Pod by Amitesh Surwar

Episode notes

In this thrilling episode of Cosmos in a Pod, Amitesh unravels the mysteries of time travel, blending the realms of science fiction with cutting-edge physics. Could we one day journey to the distant future—or even the past? From Einstein’s theories to the speculative mechanics of wormholes and cosmic strings, discover what modern science says about the tantalizing possibility of bending time.

Key Highlights:

Understanding Time Travel

  • Definition: Time travel involves moving through time much like travelling through space, either forward or backwards.
  • Theoretical Basis: Rooted in Einstein’s theory of relativity, which shows how time can stretch, compress, or bend under certain conditions.
  • Forward vs. Backward Travel: Moving into the f ... 
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