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1. Closed Timelike Curve

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   Novikov Self-Consistency Principle
   The Novikov Self-Consistency Principle, proposed by Igor Novikov, posits that any event that occurs on a CTC must be self-consistent with all prior events in the history of the universe. In this view, the probability of a paradoxical event occurring on a CTC is exactly zero. For instance, if an agent attempts to destroy their grandfather, external factors (e.g., a slight misaim, an unforeseen intervention, or a localized fluctua…

2. Temporal Paradoxes

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   Novikov Self-Consistency Principle
   Proposed by physicist Igor Novikov, this principle asserts that the probability of any event occurring that would lead to a paradox is zero. Any actions taken by a time traveler are inherently constrained to be consistent with history. In essence, the laws of physics prevent paradoxes from ever arising. This mechanism is sometimes described as the universe possessing an inherent "causal inertia."
   Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) Extension