If you could go back in time and change one thing what would it be?

15 years ago

Wow - fun question Jason.

I can think of 3 things that I could have made better judgements about but if I have to choose one (since I wouldn't tell the other two anyway) it would be about college.

When I was in school I talked to an advisor about computer classes. I was told not to bother - I'd never need them, they were just another office machine my secretaries would use. If I could go back, I'd have taken those courses. And if I knew about my future without those courses when I went back - I'd have smacked that advisor in the face with a pie to boot. I think he should be one mistake University of Michigan should hope to go back and fix.

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seasoned

15 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Wow - fun question Jason.

I can think of 3 things that I could have made better judgements about but if I have to choose one (since I wouldn't tell the other two anyway) it would be about college.

When I was in school I talked to an advisor about computer classes. I was told not to bother - I'd never need them, they were just another office machine my secretaries would use. If I could go back, I'd have taken those courses. And if I knew about my future without those courses when I went back - I'd have smacked that advisor in the face with a pie to boot. I think he should be one mistake University of Michigan should hope to go back and fix.

Computers are one thing the media and reporters NEVER seemed to get right! SOME made it out to be a magical box that can do ANYTHING, and some made it out to be a one hit wonder.

Steve

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solardave

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Jason_V

Let's say that you are given one opportunity to go back in time. You only get one trip. However, you are able to go back and change one event that happened to you in your life, what would it be? Why?

I wouldn't have killed that guy that asked me about time travel!

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teleam

15 years ago

I wouldn't change anything. It would create a paradox.

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whateverpedia 15 years ago

Originally Posted by teleam

I wouldn't change anything. It would create a paradox.

Exactly. Change one thing and you would never have existed, which means you couldn't make the change.

However if I could, I would have convinced Henry Ford to make his new fangled Model T's run on something other than oil.

No propping up of evil regimes in oil rich lands, no (or less at least) terrorists, less pollution, no need to worry about Peak Oil, etc., etc..

A better world all round.
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15 years ago

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Killer Joe 15 years ago

I would have introduced my sister to Allen Says.

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seasoned 15 years ago

Originally Posted by zeehar

I would like to change the World War II. Because Millions have lost their life in useless wars.

Why WWII? Why not WWI? And WWI MAY have played a part in WWII! Then again, have you seen "The Mark of Gideon"?

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Thomas

15 years ago

I'd go back and shoot you before you asked this question.

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Thomas 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Thomas

I'd go back and shoot you before you asked this question.

Mmmm... if you never asked the question, where would I have got the idea to go back and shoot you?
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- Thomas 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Thomas
  
  Mmmm... if you never asked the question, where would I have got the idea to go back and shoot you?
  
  Come to think of it: where did hell did I get a time machine from in the first place?
  
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  Thomas 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Thomas
  
  Come to think of it: where did hell did I get a time machine from in the first place?
  
  Another thought: if you invented a time machine, would you go back and show your younger self how to build one?
  
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- seasoned 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Thomas
  
  Mmmm... if you never asked the question, where would I have got the idea to go back and shoot you?
  
  You couldn't go back to shoot him because you DID go back to shoot him. Having done that, he never gave you the idea, so you never shot him. OH WELL!
  
  Maybe if you back to shoot him, you go to another dimenson where you WOULD have shot him ANYWAY! Having shot him, he is still alive where you were!
  
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  Thomas 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by seasoned
  
  Maybe if you back to shoot him, you go to another dimenson where you WOULD have shot him ANYWAY! Having shot him, he is still alive where you were!
  
  That sneakly little *******!
  
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Thomas

15 years ago

Sigh... I really wish I had a Mr. Fusion-powered DeLorean...

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Killer Joe 15 years ago

I'm having a déjà vu.

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talewins

15 years ago

I would go back and change my mind

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No, that didn't help a thing.

Maybe if I change my mind before going back?

Gee, I seem to be going around in circles. Am I just another peripatetic time traveler?

How about if I leave myself a list of what I'm going to change my mind about?

No. That didn't help either.

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Kay King 15 years ago

I'd be born rich.
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Scot Standke

15 years ago

I would hang out with the geeky Bill Gates in grade school and do all in my power to stop the bullies from pushing him around

and, I would bet a million dollars on the 80' US Hockey team

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