If I traveled back in time 10 minutes... and shot myself in the head in the past BEFORE I entered the time machine would I prevent myself from entering the time machine?
This is called as Mad scientist's paradox. This proves that time travel is indeed impossible, or if possible, will give out new answers as to how these paradoxes are taken care off by time itself.
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no. the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics applies.
you are living on a time line that every time you try to kill yourself the gun mis-fires.
Google "quantum suicide/immortality
This is called as Mad scientist's paradox. This proves that time travel is indeed impossible, or if possible, will give out new answers as to how these paradoxes are taken care off by time itself.
Here is a link to the paradox. Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUqxzH0652w
Yes you will never rewrite this question because me have been answered now. When you read this i am in future relate my answer.
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sure u did...!