John Titor posted on the Time Travel Institute 78 times as the unregistered guest TimeTravel_0, from 2 November 2000 to March 2001. Every post here was checked against archived copies of the original board. Times are US Eastern, as the board showed them.
The engineering aspect
1 post · Nov 2000
- 2 Nov 2000, 1:00 AM — I saw the posting requsting the basic systems for a gravity distortion system that will allow time travel… · archived original
Time-travel Paradoxes!
50 posts · Nov 2000 – Jan 2001
- 2 Nov 2000, 1:16 AM — Wow! Paul is right on the money. I was just about to give up hope on anyone knowing who Tipler or Kerr was on… · archived original
- 2 Nov 2000, 8:55 AM — Is there a site where I don’t need to register personal information to post pictures? · archived original
- 2 Nov 2000, 6:27 PM — I’ll be happy to send them to you and answer any questions you may have. · archived original
- 6 Nov 2000, 9:04 AM — In response to Shadow: Perhaps it’s a bit easier to understand why time travelers do not revel themselves… · archived original
- 6 Nov 2000, 9:08 AM — To Draco: No, the ice caps are not melting any faster than they are now. There is also far less smog and… · archived original
- 6 Nov 2000, 4:43 PM — To Draco: You asked about the North Polar ice pack. I never said the environment wasn’t a problem. Doesn’t… · archived original
- 6 Nov 2000, 5:26 PM — To Janus: Yes, I realize people become hostile. I don’t expect anyone to believe me and I have nothing to… · archived original
- 7 Nov 2000, 5:18 PM — I would equate the “future” GM distortion units to their current jet engines. The first one worked great but… · archived original
- 7 Nov 2000, 10:18 PM — If I could bring some material thing back to your time from 2036…it would be a copy of the new US… · archived original
- 8 Nov 2000, 10:27 PM — In 2036, a great deal of effort is going into “repairing” our environment. I was sent to 1975 to get a… · archived original
- 11 Nov 2000, 6:46 PM — To Curious: Yes. But its a function of the VGL system. A gravity baseline is taken and rechecked every thime… · archived original
- 11 Nov 2000, 6:56 PM — TO Shadow: Yes. I’ve seen those movies. Very entertaining. My goal was to reach a certain date and time which… · archived original
- 11 Nov 2000, 7:07 PM — To Fast: Why would it be treason? · archived original
- 11 Nov 2000, 7:11 PM — To Fast Out: Yes…that’s about right but my initial trip was to 1975, not 2000. I guess its a question of… · archived original
- 12 Nov 2000, 4:41 PM — Yes, I have considered it but it is very easy to remain hidden behind a veil of disbelief. The people who… · archived original
- 15 Nov 2000, 1:56 PM — Mr. DaViper, A broken clock tells the right time twice a day. · archived original
- 15 Nov 2000, 2:12 PM — To: Shadow If this shows up twice, I apologize. Thanks. I sold it when I arrived here. It attracted a great… · archived original
- 15 Nov 2000, 2:20 PM — To Janus: I appreciate the position you are in but you must realize that I am not affected in the least if… · archived original
- 15 Nov 2000, 2:33 PM — To: Curious The unit has two security systems to protect it from “most” people. One, it has a code that must… · archived original
- 15 Nov 2000, 2:41 PM — To Fast: The first “leg” of my trip was from 2036 to 1975. After two VGL checks, the divergance was estimated… · archived original
- 17 Nov 2000, 9:34 AM — It is thought that being close to a gravitational field has a biological effect on all matter including… · archived original
- 20 Nov 2000, 5:16 PM — To: Dr. Light. The unit is portable between vehicles. It is very heavy and requires a “stiff” suspension. The… · archived original
- 21 Nov 2000, 10:41 AM — All of the questions asked by Mr. Light have been answered in one way or another. I believe Pamela has that… · archived original
- 21 Nov 2000, 9:31 PM — There have been a great many questions piling up that I do plan to get to. If anyone sees a question I have… · archived original
- 25 Nov 2000, 9:10 AM — That looks correct. I must apologize for the poor quality of the information. There’s a running inside joke… · archived original
- 25 Nov 2000, 1:57 PM — To Shadow: UFOs are as much as a mystery to me as they are to you. Would you be surprised to know that there… · archived original
- 25 Nov 2000, 1:59 PM — To: Curious On my world line, it is known that the 5100 series is capable of reading all the IBM code written… · archived original
- 25 Nov 2000, 2:01 PM — To: Dr. P.Light It is quite difficult to get used to some of the communication patterns I have come across… · archived original
- 25 Nov 2000, 2:03 PM — To: IIIIIIIIII I appreciate your offer for help but I am quite alright. The responsibility for the “disaster”… · archived original
- 6 Dec 2000, 9:36 PM — Most of the same music you enjoy is available on archive. However the days of mega-stars playing multiple… · archived original
- 10 Dec 2000, 11:00 AM — I will try to answer all of your questions however, I have noticed that there seems to be a difficulty in… · archived original
- 13 Dec 2000, 12:44 PM — Well…it looks like the election is almost over. I have been quite busy in the last few days and I appreciate… · archived original
- 21 Dec 2000, 10:59 AM — DaViper Very interesting argument but I have a couple of questions. You described the word paradox as, “…it… · archived original
- 30 Dec 2000, 10:28 AM — It would be nice to be able to remind everyone about their rights and responsibilities but I am not here to… · archived original
- 30 Dec 2000, 1:17 PM — To Trott: I fear our conversation is in danger of turning due to an effect that is quite common on these… · archived original
- 30 Dec 2000, 11:26 PM — I apologize for wasting this much space but I thought some of you would be interested in seeing this after… · archived original
- 31 Dec 2000, 12:43 AM — I’m flattered and a bit overwhelmed. I can honestly say I’ve never quite had this experience before. I… · archived original
- 31 Dec 2000, 11:00 AM — Well…you’re getting closer people. Here’s another one I found today. Again, I apologize for taking up this… · archived original
- 3 Jan 2001, 1:47 PM — I’ve been reading the last few postings with a bit of confusion. I see there is controversy over my “story”… · archived original
- 5 Jan 2001, 1:46 PM — In 2036, community life is a bit different. People are valued and judged based on their contribution and… · archived original
- 9 Jan 2001, 9:28 AM — I will not be returning to this worldline. I think skepticism is a good thing and no one should lose it. I’m… · archived original
- 9 Jan 2001, 12:24 PM — To: TimeTravelActivist I apologize for being unable to respond faster. I looked back and couldn’t find any… · archived original
- 10 Jan 2001, 1:13 AM — E(8) x E(8)? · archived original
- 10 Jan 2001, 11:10 PM — The measurement for worldline divergence is an observation variable isolated to the distortion unit. An… · archived original
- 11 Jan 2001, 9:04 AM — I must admit TTA, you have succeeded in confusing me. The more I read your postings, the more I question my… · archived original
- 11 Jan 2001, 11:49 AM — I don’t believe I ever said I came back looking for a UNIX bug fix. I came back for a computer system. Don’t… · archived original
- 15 Jan 2001, 12:04 PM — In the post that follows, I’ve tried to answer the latest questions directed at me but I am hoping you all… · archived original
- 16 Jan 2001, 10:43 AM — Rest assured there is nothing I have planned in my “hidden agenda” that will make anyone’s life any worse… · archived original
- 17 Jan 2001, 11:29 AM — In the future, sociologists spend a great of time discussing the collective mentality before the war that led… · archived original
- 26 Jan 2001, 1:32 PM — Greetings everyone. I’ve been a way for a while so I apologize for not getting back to these questions… · archived original
TIME TRAVEL SURVEY-please take.
1 post · Nov 2000
- 3 Nov 2000, 10:37 AM — A. I have made four temoral flights. The first was an orientation to get used to the physical demands of… · archived original
Some Social questions for Time Traveler_0
1 post · Dec 2000
- 6 Dec 2000, 9:42 PM — I tried to answer the questions under the paradox listing. · archived original (a 2007 copy; its clock runs 2 hours ahead of Eastern)
Parallel Universe
4 posts · Dec 2000 – Jan 2001
- 30 Dec 2000, 11:47 AM — Greetings and happy holidays everyone. I am very surprised and delighted to see the conversation going in the… · archived original
- 30 Dec 2000, 1:37 PM — To: Roel van Houten Thank you for trying to answer those questions but I really do not expect that anyone… · archived original
- 6 Jan 2001, 1:10 PM — Who doesn’t love string theory? Please forgive the next few comments, I’m trying to be cryptic and jump… · archived original
- 15 Jan 2001, 1:36 PM — RGRUNT: Thank you for considering the problem of returning home. You seem to have stumbled on an intuitive… · archived original
Is there only one method of time travel?
1 post · Jan 2001
- 10 Jan 2001, 10:20 AM — Perhaps we should all agree what we mean when we use the phrase “time travel”. We are all moving forward in… · archived original
Topics Limited to 11 Pages?
19 posts · Jan 2001 – Mar 2001
- 26 Jan 2001, 3:11 PM — After trying to post a couple of times and seeing the number of postings increase but not the pages…I… · archived original
- 26 Jan 2001, 6:46 PM — Greetings everyone. I’ve been away for a while so I apologize for not getting back to these questions sooner… · archived original
- 26 Jan 2001, 6:51 PM — I now see it plainly states the topics are limited to 11 pages. I guess this only proves I’m not the… · archived original
- 26 Jan 2001, 9:21 PM — The reality of infinite possibilities is rather difficult to get a grip on and if it were not for the math, I… · archived original
- 26 Jan 2001, 9:28 PM — I was just trying to be clever. However, I am still unable to see any postings past 412. Can everyone else… · archived original
- 28 Jan 2001, 9:45 AM — I missed you to TTA. Actually, there are numerous places I have posted pictures. I believe the links are… · archived original
- 28 Jan 2001, 12:22 PM — One of the reasons I like this board so much is that the questions are more thought out, the people seem to… · archived original
- 28 Jan 2001, 5:56 PM — TTA, there must be… at least one thing you like about me. · archived original
- 29 Jan 2001, 12:25 PM — As a result of the many conflicts, no, there were no official Olympics after 2004. However, it appears they… · archived original
- 11 Feb 2001, 6:43 PM — Greetings everyone! I’ve missed you all too. As I’m sure Pamela can tell you, my email system is made up of… · archived original
- 14 Feb 2001, 2:55 AM — TTA…I just want to make sure of one thing, you don’t like me very much do you? I promise to try and be more… · archived original
- 19 Feb 2001, 4:01 PM — I used a shotgun in the war. Yes, I think it’s prudent to be prepared for anything. Oranges, I love them. The… · archived original
- 20 Feb 2001, 12:01 AM — It’s what I live for although I can’t help but feel you’re not exactly asking these questions for their own… · archived original
- 20 Feb 2001, 8:21 AM — Good luck with your film. I will be happy to let you know. Until then… · archived original
- 8 Mar 2001, 11:23 AM — I thought we went over that to your satisfaction? Doesn’t everyone know after looking at a Perrose for a Kerr… · archived original
- 8 Mar 2001, 5:37 PM — As you are aware, approaching a rotating singularity can be done quite easily without experiencing the… · archived original
- 10 Mar 2001, 10:35 PM — Dear Fellow Time Travelers: In about 30 days, I will be leaving this worldline to return home to 2036. I… · archived original
- 13 Mar 2001, 9:11 AM — I’m not sure I understand the connection between no space travel and the temperature around the device. The… · archived original
- 17 Mar 2001, 11:26 AM — The pictures I promised… · archived original
Where is Time Travel 0?
1 post · Mar 2001
- 6 Mar 2001, 11:12 PM — I’m still here. · archived original · 2007 copy (its clock runs 2 hours ahead of Eastern)
Notes
- His 26 January 2001 “Greetings everyone” post exists in three versions: the original, a revised re-post 34 minutes later, and a third version in “Topics Limited to 11 Pages?” after the first thread reached the board’s 11-page limit. The revised re-post never reached this site; it is below.
- The board skips five reply numbers in November 2000 that no archived copy shows, so he may have posted a little more than this.
- The signature and edit note on his 2 November post in “Time-travel Paradoxes!” come from a moderator edit by Time02112, not from Titor.
- In March 2004 a new board account took the name TimeTravel_0; it is not him (that account is today’s rookie0307).
The revised re-post of 26 January 2001, 2:06 PM
Greetings everyone. I’ve been a way for a while so I apologize for not getting back to these questions sooner. I’ve noticed this topic seems to be less than responsive when you try to post to it.
((First, where does your interest in the (our) U.S. Constitution stem from? Why do you think it is so vital for us to read and understand it?))
After the war, the United States had split into five separate regions based on the various factors and military objectives they each had. There was a great deal of anger directed toward the Federal government and a revival of states rights was becoming paramount. However, in their attempt to create an economic form of government, the political and military leaders at the time decided to hold one last Constitutional Congress in order to present a psychological cohesion from the old system. During this Congress, the leaders discovered and decided that coming up with a new and better form of government was nearly impossible. The original Constitution itself was not the problem it was the ignorance of the people that lived under it.
((Second, do you not like your “new” Constitution? Or feel that it is not as effective as the original?))
From my viewpoint, it’s very effective. I am a very strong believer in local or state’s rights.
((Third, you keep saying that you will be going back to your worldline soon, how soon will this be?))
There are certain windows I must wait for in order to leave. There will be two this year. The first one opens this spring.
((Is it physically possible for you to get back to THIS time line once you leave?))
Not with the machine I have now.
((If all 7 Billion of us here each had our own time machine do you think that would we would end up trashing the rest of the local worldlines?))
Since everything is already happening and possible on different worldlines, the answer is yes….and no.
((Correct me if I’m wrong here but I see you as a Libertarian who expounds on the need for humanity to get back to certain basics. Like the issues defined by the Constitution and your comments earlier on firearms tend to make me believe you are a Gun Rights activist.))
I suppose from your vantage point that’s a fair assessment. I would call myself more of a centrist. Although I understand the “gun rights” issue here, I cannot relate to it all and it is a common point of argument with my mother. I keep saying her tune will change in about ten years and she’ll be cleaning shotguns in her sleep but it doesn’t help. If it makes you feel any better, I never shot anyone who wasn’t trying to kill me.
((could you give us your thoughts on how us “less enlightened” ones here in this worldline of the here/now can solve the technical problems of time travel so that we may be able to enjoy the same first hand knowledge you have that gives you these social insights?))
When you say “us”, what do you mean? Do you mean “you”? Where would you go if you had my machine? How do you think the rest of the world would react to the U.S. having a time machine and they didn’t?
((You said that you traveled back in time from 2036 to 1975 with a ~1-2% divergence. You also mentioned that in your time frame a 0% divergence is sort of a myth, i.e technologically improbable.))
Yes, a “ZD” is thought to be impossible. However, consider that an exact entry point “may” not be necessary to get home. The important factor is the path, not the destination. Under multiple world theory, there are an infinite number of “homes” that I could return to that don’t have me there. The divergence for that window is somewhere near .0002377%.
((Someone correct me where I’m wrong here but as I understand it, these Parallel Universes or Alternative Timelines are “created” by events in our own, (timelines) or even in others.))
Parallel universes exist independently of each other and only interact to avoid the collapse of the wave function for any given particle that you are looking at. I like to imagine it as a series of parallel lines crossed by a sine wave. Each point on the sine wave where a line crosses it represents an alternate outcome. The multiple “yous” on each worldline record a different result for the activity of the particle or event.
((Actually, in science, “Multiverse” theory is something that has NEVER been proven. For lack of evidence. It crops up from time to time as a way to explain certain SEEMING paradoxes like the EPR double slit experiment with polarized light. But then, just because it can be used to explain something doesn’t mean it is so.))
I agree with you that an explanation doesn’t make it so. However you can build a model to describe physical behavior. Even if the model is not complete, its “truth” can be measured by how well it predicts the behavior it describes.
((So help me here. Where did multiverse come from as a theory? Where is the observable evidence of it’s existence and the experiments to back it up that can be duplicated with certainty and repitition?))
I believe the closest non-related evidence for multiple universes right now comes from the physics (derived from special relativity) of rotating (Kerr) black holes. If you examine a typical Penrose map, science agrees that you can travel to “other universes” through these cosmic oddities. They can’t be different places in our own universe because you would have to violate the speed of light limit to get there.
Since the existence of multiple universes is a reality from my viewpoint, please allow me to disclose an idea we toss around a bit in 2036. Since all possibilities, outcomes and events are occurring and exist simultaneously, it would mean there are multiple universes out there where “you” are living a day behind and a day ahead of the “you” on this universe.
There are some who believe that memory is some sort of information transfer or communication with the “yous” in the past, across worldlines or universes. Although this is seemingly quite ridiculous, if you think that could be true, than physics tells us that the same information transfer from our future selves on other worldlines is not only possible but certain.
Could it be that fantasy or “what if” scenarios are actually future memory from an alternate “us” on a future worldline?
According to physics, there is no reason why this cannot be true although I probably fall a little closer to DiViper’s feelings about this as he does on multiple universes.
