Imagine you have a time machine. Where would you go and why?

@Mahad2804

You had me absolutely daydreaming while thinking of an answer to this question! 😭🤣 This is my answer as the biggest psychology lover whom you'll ever probably meet!

If I had a time machine, I would love to travel back to the late 19th century and early 20th century, during the era of the founding fathers of psychology. It would be a fascinating journey to witness the birth of modern psychology and have the chance to meet influential figures like Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and William James in person.

Picture this: I would stroll down the streets of Vienna, where Freud's office was located, and maybe catch a glimpse of him deep in thought, puffing away on his beloved cigar. I'd engage in lively conversations with him, discussing the intricacies of the unconscious mind and the significance of dreams. Oh, the insights we could exchange!

Next, I'd hop on a train to Zurich and find myself in the midst of Carl Jung's world. I'd be eager to delve into his theories of the collective unconscious and explore the depths of archetypes and symbolism. Perhaps we could even embark on a deep psychological journey through the process of individuation. Who knows, maybe I'd even get the chance to decipher one of my own dreams with him!

Before returning to the present, I would make a quick stop in the United States and have a friendly chat with William James, the father of American psychology. We would discuss the pragmatic approach to understanding the human mind and explore the philosophical implications of his theories. I might even share a good laugh with him over his famous quip, "A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."

Traveling back to the era of psychology's pioneers would allow me to witness the birth of revolutionary ideas and engage with these brilliant minds on a personal level. It would be a truly enlightening and awe-inspiring experience, deepening my understanding of the field and the remarkable individuals who shaped it. Plus, who wouldn't want a chance to unravel the mysteries of the mind while sipping tea with Freud or Jung? ✨

~ Xaverie

@Mahad2804 I would see how my ancestors lived and how the generation went on. See my whole family history. 

Go back?

I would search for the end of the universe. 

@Mahad2804

Def would visit ancient Greece and try to have a conversation with Plato and Aristotle. 

Honestly would be cool visiting the dinosaurs too but knowing my luck my time machine will probably spawn in the middle of a t-rex nest. 

@Mahad2804 

I would go back to the beginning and do everything different. Except I never had any plans for my life so I don't know what I would do differently except to have not done certain things. Like I would not have gotten married and had my son so young. For many years I was good with that decision, but the older I get the worse I feel about my choices. Maybe I still would have joined the Navy, but not married, or maybe not marry who I did. Because I let him influence all my decisions. While he never stopped me from pursuing various endeavors (going to school, doing improv) he was not totally supportive. He has a way of subtle manipulation. Manipulation I didn't realize was happening until I was married 40 years. People tried to point it out to me, but I wouldn't listen. How could I?

Maybe I'd marry the same man, but not have a child. That's probably the biggest wish. I love my son, but disappointment doesn't begin to cover how I feel about him and at 43 years old, he is not looking to change. He's lonely and angry and stuck with the maturity of a 14 year old. And any more I can't stand to be around him sometimes, and I completely despair of him ever being happy and that hurts so bad. He's a good person; kind and generous and can be very loving, but he's not a 'whole' person. Big parts of a good life are missing--like friends and lovers. I haven't got any friends, how's he supposed to learn about making friends when I can't? His dad still has the same friends he had in middle school, and he hasn't made any new friends since his twenties. So son never saw him work at making friends.

I would go to the past era and see myself as a childhood and maybe rescue kids

@Mahad2804 ooh, great question! I'd want to go to the future where I'd be able to be more amazed at the progression science will have made. But, of course, I don't want to be absolutely stunned by everything. So I suppose I only want to move around 300 years into the future, so I'll have a good chance at learning everything and becoming a productive individual. 

@Mahad2804 I would go back to the founding of the U.S. and make Texas part of California. It would be called Califexas. Then I’d come back to this time and laugh. 

@Mahad2804

If i had a time machine right now at the age of 40, i would go back in time right this minute and tell the 20 year old me, myself and i EVERYTHING i learned in life, the hard way, about money, finance, saving and investing!

also, i would go back and tell the 17 to 18 year old me that failing one, JUST one class in University does not require or demand that you call it quits on your continuing education. i would then remind that "me" that my mom and my dad are my Earthly Gods...

I'll go back to the time we talked to each other to feel what it feels like to have a friend again