Often the subject of science fiction & having no notable accolades as a scientist myself, a frequently discussed topic has been cracked by my POV (and without any help from anyone of the user base here either).
Full disclosure- thus far the Time Machine only goes backwards but I'm still working on that. But here's my research...
In order of sequence of what can literally transport one decades in the past...
Sight- our environment is constantly changing. Be observant... the smallest thing will bring you back to childhood.
Touch- Don't underestimate this, folks of a certain age will understand where I'm going here... shag carpets...where are you at after reading that? Dollars to donuts if that resonates with you- you can pinpoint a very specific year.
Taste- Oh boy we better strap in at this point- the stories I could tell which for one reason or another could never be replicated except in the past... Promise you that regardless of what your opinion of me is- you grew up with a certain dish that a certain family member made and for whatever reason it stood out to you/was unique and said family member is likely no longer with you. Guarantee it'll bring you back to a different time.
Sound- I'm not referencing your "top 20" type of music, rather I'm talking about the "other" music. This one is amongst the most powerful transporter for time travel. These are the songs/background noise from one's past when milestones were met. This is the fuel to transport one back decades but still not the strongest element in what I've discovered.
Smell- that's right, smell. That's my #1 fuel in my Time Machine and above all else. I don't care if you're 60+ years old something like the smell of a campfire will instantly transport you back 50+ years ago in cub scouts in a part of your brain that just isn't accessed any other way.
-LD
Full disclosure- thus far the Time Machine only goes backwards but I'm still working on that. But here's my research...
In order of sequence of what can literally transport one decades in the past...
Sight- our environment is constantly changing. Be observant... the smallest thing will bring you back to childhood.
Touch- Don't underestimate this, folks of a certain age will understand where I'm going here... shag carpets...where are you at after reading that? Dollars to donuts if that resonates with you- you can pinpoint a very specific year.
Taste- Oh boy we better strap in at this point- the stories I could tell which for one reason or another could never be replicated except in the past... Promise you that regardless of what your opinion of me is- you grew up with a certain dish that a certain family member made and for whatever reason it stood out to you/was unique and said family member is likely no longer with you. Guarantee it'll bring you back to a different time.
Sound- I'm not referencing your "top 20" type of music, rather I'm talking about the "other" music. This one is amongst the most powerful transporter for time travel. These are the songs/background noise from one's past when milestones were met. This is the fuel to transport one back decades but still not the strongest element in what I've discovered.
Smell- that's right, smell. That's my #1 fuel in my Time Machine and above all else. I don't care if you're 60+ years old something like the smell of a campfire will instantly transport you back 50+ years ago in cub scouts in a part of your brain that just isn't accessed any other way.
-LD
