http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/kipthorne Questions tagged with 'kipthorne' at Ask MetaFilter. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:34:47 -0800 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:34:47 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/42960/Black%2DHoles%2Dfor%2Ddummies Can someone please explain to me in very basic terms the modern understanding of black holes and worm holes as a conceivable means of space/time travel? I have been reading up on Kip Thorne's theories, and I think they are fascinating. However I'm sure that I'm not really grasping it all due to the advanced language and terms-- I have no science background. <br> <br> Can someone give me a 'for dummies' version of how Kip Thorne (and others who share his view) think the black hole/worm hole phenomena can be harnessed for space/time travel? I'm getting a bit buried in all the 'naked singularities' and 'membrane paradigms.'<br> <br> I have Wiki'd and googled Kip Thorne's work, but I'm hoping for something reasonably straightforward I can read or watch and feel I have a solid understanding of the concepts at play here. Thanks! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.42960 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:34:47 -0800 blackhole kipthorne physics np312