posted on Sep, 19 2004 @ 10:04 AM
Again, thanks to Kano and the judges for allowing this debate to occur and for ATS for allowing people to learn and grow, and most of all to Deny
Ignorance.
The story of John Titor has been closely watched and discussed by many people the world over, but the underlying idea of time travel is the real root
of this discussion. John came to the past, first passing through 1975 to get an IBM 5100 from a relative in order to fix code problems in1936 (and
the possible UNIX failure in 1938).
Is time travel possible? The simple answer is yes. The theories stated by Titor are just that, theories at this point. Until they are proven by
testing, and technology can compete with the imagination and complexity of our brains can we be sure.
I would imagine that Civil War would be a thing to catch people�s attention, but is the upcoming Civil War a reality. In 2004 I would say yes by
merely watching the news, but in early 2000 it didn�t seem so. It was then that John told of the impending Civil War in the US beginning in 2004,
although throughout history, it has been difficult to exact a specific date that began a war.
Certainty is a luxury we do not have in this world, and especially in this time. We can only hope to know if something is possible, especially when
considering something as complex and beyond our technology as time travel. But John Titor has a odd comfort and earnestness with his �future� and the
story he tells.
Thanks again, and good luck to my proven opponant