https://xkcd.com/2867

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It’s not just time zones and leap seconds. SI seconds on Earth are slower because of relativity, so there are time standards for space stuff (TCB, TGC) that use faster SI seconds than UTC/Unix time. T2 - T1 = [God doesn’t know and the Devil isn’t telling.]

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I recall a short story like that where someone died because they time traveled, but didn’t account for position.

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I want little Emily to change her future. A sequel is needed!

(Thanks for sharing, was a good watch.)

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There are… 2 sequels

Good luck finding them though!

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Really good, thanks

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Holy crap I wasn’t ready for that. Great rec tho

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