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The reason why we never meet time travelers is because our civilization ends before the technology can come to fruition. (lemmy.world)
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Sort of similar to the Great Filter theory, but applied to time travel technology.

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[–] lurch@sh.itjust.works 48 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (13 children)

nah, the reason is: when you travel back in time, our galaxy, solar system and planet are in different absolute universal positions. so you end up alone in deep space and by the time the planet reaches your position the time you traveled back has passed, making it absolutely useless and life threatening.

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