Comments for Border Crossers http://www.bordercrossers.info Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:32:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by odimwitdwon http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-could-traveling-the-speed-of-light-lead-us-to-time-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1354 odimwitdwon Tue, 19 May 2009 06:57:55 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-could-traveling-the-speed-of-light-lead-us-to-time-travel/#comment-1354 If you want to break one Law of Physics, why not break them all? Lets have talking white rabbits, dragons, ghosts, faeries and space aliens. Why not? Lets break the rules of cause and effect. The Science is very stark: it says it is impossible for ordinary matter to attain light speed. The meta-science says that Science is a work in progress and that nothing is ever beyond reinterpretation and modification as new facts come into play. What we know is that if we are right then it can't happen, we do not know we are right beyond all possible doubt. Pragmatically however, the difference between where we are now and "absolutely 100% sure" is pretty small and not worth distinguishing between. Except for entertainment and fantasy escape. So, tell me: of all the things you know are true, which aren't? Kinda silly when put that way, huh? cuz' if we knew then ... So many (too many) that ask questions here seem to be unaware that if we assume something known to be false is true, then we can prove anything false or true. These "what if" questions often start with a false premise. There is no rational argument that can take us from that point to anything useful, except as fantasy. If you want to break one Law of Physics, why not break them all?
Lets have talking white rabbits, dragons, ghosts, faeries and space aliens. Why not? Lets break the rules of cause and effect.
The Science is very stark: it says it is impossible for ordinary matter to attain light speed.
The meta-science says that Science is a work in progress and that nothing is ever beyond reinterpretation and modification as new facts come into play. What we know is that if we are right then it can’t happen, we do not know we are right beyond all possible doubt. Pragmatically however, the difference between where we are now and “absolutely 100% sure” is pretty small and not worth
distinguishing between. Except for entertainment and fantasy escape.
So, tell me: of all the things you know are true, which aren’t?
Kinda silly when put that way, huh? cuz’ if we knew then …
So many (too many) that ask questions here seem to be unaware that if we assume something known to be false is true, then we can prove anything false or true. These “what if” questions often start with a false premise. There is no rational argument that can take us from that point to anything useful, except as fantasy.

]]> Comment on How do you get work at Travel Channel, National Geographic as a travel photographer? Or as anything? by ArtForms http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-do-you-get-work-at-travel-channel-national-geographic-as-a-travel-photographer-or-as-anything/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 ArtForms Tue, 19 May 2009 04:49:30 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-do-you-get-work-at-travel-channel-national-geographic-as-a-travel-photographer-or-as-anything/#comment-1378 omg that is sucha good question, i have always wanted to do the same too, i am also taking photography courses... I can't wait too see what type of answers you get. Good luck! omg that is sucha good question, i have always wanted to do the same too, i am also taking photography courses… I can’t wait too see what type of answers you get.

Good luck!

]]> Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by Ms Minger http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-could-traveling-the-speed-of-light-lead-us-to-time-travel/comment-page-1/#comment-1353 Ms Minger Tue, 19 May 2009 01:53:37 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-could-traveling-the-speed-of-light-lead-us-to-time-travel/#comment-1353 As far as I can see, no one has managed to answer your question correctly. Firstly - it is NOT POSSIBLE to travel at the speed of light, or faster than it. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER. Therefore wondering what would happen if we did is pointless. However, as Einstein showed, weird, weird things start to happen the faster we go - most notably time dilation. At speeds approaching those of light, any travellers time would slow down relative to anyone who happened to be observing them. Therefore, theoretically, we could potentially time travel if we could manage to travel at a speed close to light - but this is certainly not possible with today's technology. This only relates to time travel into the future, btw - there's no current theory on how travel into the past could be achieved. As far as I can see, no one has managed to answer your question correctly.

Firstly - it is NOT POSSIBLE to travel at the speed of light, or faster than it. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER. Therefore wondering what would happen if we did is pointless.

However, as Einstein showed, weird, weird things start to happen the faster we go - most notably time dilation. At speeds approaching those of light, any travellers time would slow down relative to anyone who happened to be observing them.

Therefore, theoretically, we could potentially time travel if we could manage to travel at a speed close to light - but this is certainly not possible with today’s technology.

This only relates to time travel into the future, btw - there’s no current theory on how travel into the past could be achieved.

]]> Comment on I have never visited australia, but is it a nice place to visit? by dieseldadd http://www.bordercrossers.info/i-have-never-visited-australia-but-is-it-a-nice-place-to-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-2898 dieseldadd Tue, 19 May 2009 00:05:44 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/i-have-never-visited-australia-but-is-it-a-nice-place-to-visit/#comment-2898 I had a chance to go there waayyyyyyyyy back in my highschool days, around 40 years ago, when the girl I was dating and I got REAL serious about going there. Then, for some reason that I truly cannot remember now, we just stopped seeing each other, and I never got to go. I don't think she did either. That has been one of my most grievous mistakes in my life I think. Well, not THE most grievous, but, up there. I always think of her, and our plans to go to Australia back in 1969, or maybe it was '68, I can't remember exactly, but I can guarantee you I regret not going often. If you have a chance, please do go, and I hope you enjoy all the things I missed some 40 years ago when I just didn't have as much money as I wanted to have, and was scared to venture out. I wish I could hear your stories when you get back. Enjoy. God Bless you. I had a chance to go there waayyyyyyyyy back in my highschool days, around 40 years ago, when the girl I was dating and I got REAL serious about going there. Then, for some reason that I truly cannot remember now, we just stopped seeing each other, and I never got to go. I don’t think she did either. That has been one of my most grievous mistakes in my life I think. Well, not THE most grievous, but, up there. I always think of her, and our plans to go to Australia back in 1969, or maybe it was ‘68, I can’t remember exactly, but I can guarantee you I regret not going often. If you have a chance, please do go, and I hope you enjoy all the things I missed some 40 years ago when I just didn’t have as much money as I wanted to have, and was scared to venture out. I wish I could hear your stories when you get back. Enjoy. God Bless you.

]]> Comment on How can I keep my Ipod charged if I am going on a 3 month backpacking trip? by Mojo http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-can-i-keep-my-ipod-charged-if-i-am-going-on-a-3-month-backpacking-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-1336 Mojo Mon, 18 May 2009 23:53:43 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-can-i-keep-my-ipod-charged-if-i-am-going-on-a-3-month-backpacking-trip/#comment-1336 you could try a scotty or a freeloader check here there solar products and at a reasonable price! you could try a scotty or a freeloader check here

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]]> Comment on Africa was a mess when I visited last month. How can it be fixed? by Shane J COAAD http://www.bordercrossers.info/africa-was-a-mess-when-i-visited-last-month-how-can-it-be-fixed/comment-page-1/#comment-1890 Shane J COAAD Mon, 18 May 2009 14:12:10 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/africa-was-a-mess-when-i-visited-last-month-how-can-it-be-fixed/#comment-1890 I am not sure Africa is fixable. Maybe the return of the Messiah? I am not sure Africa is fixable. Maybe the return of the Messiah?

]]> Comment on I wanna visit Australia this fall, not sure which city to go,Perth or Sydney? by Dan http://www.bordercrossers.info/i-wanna-visit-australia-this-fall-not-sure-which-city-to-goperth-or-sydney/comment-page-1/#comment-2790 Dan Mon, 18 May 2009 10:51:40 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/i-wanna-visit-australia-this-fall-not-sure-which-city-to-goperth-or-sydney/#comment-2790 Both excellent cities. If you want more to see and do, definitely Sydney. Both excellent cities.

If you want more to see and do, definitely Sydney.

]]> Comment on Can anyone describe SM mall of Asia is it like? Is it good for family visit? by warrior is a child http://www.bordercrossers.info/can-anyone-describe-sm-mall-of-asia-is-it-like-is-it-good-for-family-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-2509 warrior is a child Mon, 18 May 2009 08:55:46 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/can-anyone-describe-sm-mall-of-asia-is-it-like-is-it-good-for-family-visit/#comment-2509 same shops and stores as megamall but much bigger.yes it is a good place for families to spend their day. it's really huge so you'll be spending most of your time walking, there is a shuttle a very short one that goes around the mall every 15 minutes but it's always full, getting a seat is a problem. it's overlooking the bay so you could also get to enjoy the sunset and the wind.. same shops and stores as megamall but much bigger.yes it is a good place for families to spend their day. it’s really huge so you’ll be spending most of your time walking, there is a shuttle a very short one that goes around the mall every 15 minutes but it’s always full, getting a seat is a problem.

it’s overlooking the bay so you could also get to enjoy the sunset and the wind..

]]> Comment on can I use the same mobile handset I am using now if I go to Australia for a visit? by zeeshan D http://www.bordercrossers.info/can-i-use-the-same-mobile-handset-i-am-using-now-if-i-go-to-australia-for-a-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-2975 zeeshan D Mon, 18 May 2009 06:29:44 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/can-i-use-the-same-mobile-handset-i-am-using-now-if-i-go-to-australia-for-a-visit/#comment-2975 No you have to purchase an austrailian made cell No you have to purchase an austrailian made cell

]]> Comment on how much does backpacking europe for a couple years cost? and what is a hospus? by Joe J http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-much-does-backpacking-europe-for-a-couple-years-cost-and-what-is-a-hospus/comment-page-1/#comment-1222 Joe J Mon, 18 May 2009 02:09:28 +0000 http://www.bordercrossers.info/how-much-does-backpacking-europe-for-a-couple-years-cost-and-what-is-a-hospus/#comment-1222 Bad idea. You could get robbed and screwed over. Bad idea. You could get robbed and screwed over.

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