(HOST: Although John said he would not make predictions or tell us what happens in the future, he did make enough comments that leave a trail of what might be called predictions. The following section contains all of the comments John made about the future, the technology of time travel and cryptic comments that seemed out of context.

The web sites attached are based on my own searches. In most cases, I looked up the term John mentions and then searched under the results with the word "time travel" or any other phrase he mentioned. I hope to add the rest of his posts by month in the coming weeks.)

05 January 2001 13:46

46. I have no idea what happens to you in your future. There was a resistance on my worldline but their goal was to maintain power and control over other people. We killed most of them by 2020.

06 January 2001 13:10

What is the progress on string theory?
47. In 2036, string theory still dominates physics due to its continued "effect" of encompassing other physical properties from unrelated fields. A great deal of the theoretical mathematics behind time travel was discovered by testing various ideas in string theory and eliminating the anomalies. As I recall, it was this original work that led to the final proof that six dimensions do indeed curl up to give us our observable universe. This in turn supported more of the theoretical math behind time travel.

48. It's ironic that the beauty of string theory gives future engineers the confidence to create the distortion unit even though the final proof is still unknown. You're a physics student, have you ever heard the Princeton String Quartet play?

<http://superstringtheory.com/

<http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/mysteries_ 12/superstring. html>

(HOST: This last link has an interesting section on the Princeton String Quartet that John refers to. Apparently this is a group of scientists who have used string theory to calculate the existence of multiple universes around us. If anyone understands this stuff, please let me know.)

<http://www.totse.com/en/fringe/fringe_science/ toedoc5.html>

09 January 2001 09:28

49. The reason the job of President was split into an office of 5 has 4 main reasons. With 5 (presidents), foreign policy is more consistent, power shifting between parties has less of an impact on the overall government, individual strengths between presidents add to the strength of the overall office, and one president is elected for each major area in the United States.

What is the extent of Presidential power in 2036?
50. The office of President is far more diluted and decentralized than it is here. The powers of the national government are more defined and reside more at the county and state level.

What is the new government like in 2036 compared to the current one?
51. I think the new government is good. However, since the concept of nationally subsidized welfare is gone, most people here may not appreciate it.

Where is the new US capitol?
52. The new US capitol is in Omaha Nebraska.

How do the 5 presidents take power?
53. The voting for individual candidates is on a rotating schedule.

10 January 2001 01:13

54. E(8) x E(8)?

(HOST: Does this refer to string theory? If it does, did John predict this would be the dominant equation. Again, I don't know enough about the subject. )

<http://superstringtheory.com/basics/basic6a.html>

10 January 2001 23:10

55. You said 6 curled up dimensions. The current string theory suggests that there should be at least 7.

(HOST: I may be mistaken but I thought it was pretty well established now that (N-10) was on track.)

11 January 2001 11:49

56. I don't believe I ever said I came back looking for a UNIX bug fix. I came back for a computer system. Don't you find UNIX useful now?

57. Just curious.... what does everyone think of "IT"? (Ginger)

15 January 2001 12:04

What exactly is "IT". Since no one will know for sure until probably 2002 according to news reports.
58. I suppose this question is my own fault. As a time traveler, I am expected to know every winning horse and hot stock as well as the weather in all parts of the world at all times. I was genuinely interested in your opinion of how "IT" was being presented and advertised. Do you feel manipulated? Do you think it's really a big deal? Do you like the way the news is dealing with it?

26 January 2001 18:46

Why are you so interested in the Constitution?
59. After the war, the United States had split into five separate regions based on the various factors and military objectives they each had.

29 January 2001 12:25

Are the Olympics still being played in the future?
60. As a result of the many conflicts, no, there were no official Olympics after 2004. However, it appears they may be revived in 2040.

01-30-2001 06:21 AM

61. Can anyone tell me how many companies in the United States still manufacture bicycle tires today? Anyone who still has a bike in 2008 will find out.

(HOST: I did a quick search and couldn't find any bike tire manufacturers in the United States. Anyone else know of one?)

01-31-2001 02:14 AM

62. The "Mad Cow" story here is yet to begin but don't worry, the fruited gelatin deserts are safe.

63. I'm glad to see it's so easy for to dismiss the Middle East. Yes, I suppose it is a no brainer but pretty soon it will be a "no arrmer" and a "no legger".

01-31-2001 03:41 PM

64. The year 2008 was a general date by which time everyone will realize the world they thought they were living in was over.

65. The civil war in the United States will start in 2004. I would describe it as having a Waco type event every month that steadily gets worse. The conflict will consume everyone in the US by 2012 and end in 2015 with a very short WWIII.