What are stories for, according to Tim?

Maybe for Tim, stories are for teaching valuable lessons and giving us new perspectives on life. They can show us different ways of dealing with situations and inspire us to be better.

Well, Tim might think stories are for entertainment, to take us to different worlds and have fun.

Well, Tim O'Brien might suggest that the stories are for sharing experiences, evoking emotions, and providing insights into human nature.

According to Tim O'Brien, stories are for sharing experiences and connecting people.

One of the great fiction books he might recommend could be 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's a story full of life lessons and the journey of self - discovery. The main character Santiago goes on an adventure to find his personal legend, and along the way, he meets various people who teach him about the universe and the power of following one's dreams.

According to Tim O'Brien, the purpose of a story could be to make sense of the world, to help us understand ourselves and others better, or to provide a form of entertainment that also enlightens.

Tim O'Brien might suggest that stories can save lives by providing emotional connection and empathy. They allow us to understand others' experiences and find common ground, which can bring hope and healing.

For Tim O'Brien, a good story often has deep, relatable characters and a plot that evokes strong emotions.

For Tim O'Brien, a good story usually combines vivid descriptions, deep themes, and a unique perspective. It should also have the ability to make the reader think and feel.

Time travel is still largely a mystery. While Tim Swartz might claim it to be fact not fiction, we have to consider the current state of science. We know that time behaves differently in extreme conditions like near a black hole. But from a practical standpoint, we haven't been able to achieve time travel. Swartz may be basing his view on emerging scientific ideas that are on the fringes of our understanding, such as quantum entanglement and its potential relation to time. However, until we have a clear demonstration, it remains a very speculative area.