Time Travel and its Paradoxes: Changing the Past, Shaping the Future
March 23-27, 2026
Time travel is a fascinating concept that raises complex questions about cause and effect. Write an essay exploring time travel in science fiction. What are some common time travel paradoxes? How do different stories handle the consequences of changing the past? What philosophical questions do time travel stories raise? Use at least two of the provided sources to support your analysis.
- Minimum 3 paragraphs
- Cite at least 2 sources
- Include an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion
1. Time Travel | Britannica
Overview of time travel concepts in science and fiction
https://www.britannica.com/science/time-travelMLA Citation Format:
"Time Travel | Britannica." Website Name, www.britannica.com. Accessed [Date].
2. Time Travel Paradoxes | Scientific American
Explanation of famous time travel paradoxes
https://www.scientificamerican.com/MLA Citation Format:
"Time Travel Paradoxes | Scientific American." Website Name, www.scientificamerican.com. Accessed [Date].
3. Time Travel in Science Fiction | Space.com
Analysis of time travel stories in science fiction
https://www.space.com/topics/science-fictionMLA Citation Format:
"Time Travel in Science Fiction | Space.com." Website Name, www.space.com. Accessed [Date].
4. The Physics of Time Travel | PBS
Educational resource on the science of time travel
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/MLA Citation Format:
"The Physics of Time Travel | PBS." Website Name, www.pbs.org. Accessed [Date].
5. Famous Time Travel Stories | ThoughtCo
Overview of famous time travel stories and their themes
https://www.thoughtco.com/time-travel-stories-4158229MLA Citation Format:
"Famous Time Travel Stories | ThoughtCo." Website Name, www.thoughtco.com. Accessed [Date].
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