561 - John Titor: Time Traveller
Summary
Hosts Dave, Jess, and Matt discuss the John Titor time traveler hoax, detailing his 1998 fax and online claims about life in 2036. They review his predictions, including a US civil war and the need for an IBM 5100 computer, noting how few came true. The episode also covers the theory that the Haber brothers orchestrated the elaborate internet prank.
Topics discussed
Intro, show updates, and sponsor ads
Live recording in Wellington and weather chat
Introduction to the John Titor time traveler story
Titor's forum posts and the IBM 5100 mission
Titor's predictions and physical effects of time travel
Analysis of Titor's accuracy and the Haber brothers theory
Other time traveler claims: Charlie Chaplin and Andrew Carlson
Listener questions, Patreon shoutouts, and trivia
Game: Where would you time travel to?
Triptych Club rewards and closing remarks
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