Travel through time or travel through space. A time machine lets you see dinosaurs and the future. A teleporter lets you go anywhere on Earth in a heartbeat. History lovers and travelers will have very different answers.
The case for “Have a time machine”
- You could watch history happen with your own eyes.
- A peek at the future would be fascinating.
- Meeting your great-great-grandparents would be amazing.
The case for “Have a teleporter”
- It is useful every single day, not just once.
- You could visit friends anywhere for dinner.
- No more packing, airports or jet lag.
Our take
The teleporter is more useful every single day. The time machine is more amazing once. If you only care about one unforgettable experience, go back in time. If you want a better normal life, teleport.
Keep the debate going
Make it harder: the time machine only goes to the past, or the teleporter only works once a week.
In one line: When or where. Find more like it in our impossible would you rather questions.