To the Stars by L. Ron Hubbard captures the profound emotional and temporal effects of space travel, where time dilation leads to interstellar travelers becoming displaced in time. The human sacrifices involved in technological advancements in space exploration, portrays the deep isolation experienced by those traveling near the speed of light.
Dr. Gregory Benford offers a fascinating view of L. Ron Hubbard’s To the Stars, assessing its application of Einstein’s theory of relativity and its profound influence on science fiction. With his extensive background in science and speculative fiction, Benford uniquely assesses the scientific accuracy and portrayal of human space exploration in the novel.
Albert Einstein’s theory of time relativity proposes the concept that time is relative and varies with the observer’s velocity. This phenomenon, known as time dilation, suggests that time passes more slowly for those traveling at speeds approaching the speed of light. Science fiction authors have addressed this subject in their novels. Read about eight of the best in this article.