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Time Travel: A History

Time Travel: A History by James Gleick explores the history and storytelling of time travel as an idea and its implications on science and culture. Gleick begins his journey with a look into a time before time travel was conceptualized, and traces its evolution over the centuries through literature, science, and art. He examines the classic questions such as, “Can time be reversed?” and “Can we make up for mistakes in the past?” In considering these questions and the creative use of time travel throughout fiction, Gleick reveals its changing implications on culture and our concepts of time, space, and the power of individual choice. Throughout the book, Gleick brings to light the problem of inconsistency that often emerges from time travel, as well as how one's intentions and actions are fundamentally defined by their current environment and every decision shapes the course of future events.Time Travel: A History is an expansive and engaging book for fans of science fiction, history buffs, and anyone curious about the idea of time travel. Not only does Gleick discuss the possibilities of time travel, but he also delves into the philosophical implications of the idea. With authorial insight, humor, and a deep appreciation for the subject, Time Travel: A History is an engrossing read that has plenty of appeal for humanists and scientists alike.

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Some of the most cogent thinking about time that I think we’ve seen in a long time.

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