A self-proclaimed soldier from 2036, "John Titor" posted on internet forums claiming he was sent back to 1998 to retrieve an IBM 5100 computer to solve the 2038 UNIX timestamp problem. He provided future technology details and world political predictions. His prediction of a "2004 American civil war" did not occur. The case became the most famous internet time traveler example after being documented in documentaries and books.
Account
A self-proclaimed soldier from 2036, "John Titor" posted on internet forums claiming he was sent back to 1998 to retrieve an IBM 5100 computer to solve the 2038 UNIX timestamp problem. He provided future technology details and world political predictions. His prediction of a "2004 American civil war" did not occur. The case became the most famous internet time traveler example after being documented in documentaries and books.
Debunked
Generally considered a carefully planned alternate reality game (ARG). His core prediction (2004 American civil war) failed. His true identity has never been confirmed.
Sources
- TimeTravel_0 forum posts (2000-2001)
- documentary John Titor: A Time Traveler