The "Incident" in Lieu of 316

[meggowiggle]

The Swan orientation video implied that the "Incident" occurred because someone attempted to communicate by computer. Instant messaging is hardly a risky undertaking, so I have filed this information away, hoping for a morsel that would make this matter more believable.

Last night episode showed us that that Flight 316 arrived sometime in the 1970s. Dharma appeared to be just getting started (the van looked practically new). I am thinking the 316ers will be sticking around in this time period long-term. Jin appeared not only situated as a D.I. member, but indoctrinated too, as noted by his aggression. This implies time jumping has stopped for a long period of time--- weeks--- months. I suspect those on Flight 316 will ultimately join the D.I operations and live a decent chunk of their lives participating in the 70s/80s.

Here is where danger lurks. Any of the 316ers/Leftovers who existed on the island in their past during the 70s/80s have to be very careful not to run into themselves. Ben is one I know that will have this issue, as well as Miles. There will probably be others that are at risk that we just aren't aware of at this point.

I think eventually someone gets on the computer and tries to communicate, only they communicate with themselves, creating a paradox. I have no idea what will occur when this happens, but we have been told it is a very bad thing that must be avoided at all costs.

[B_Astard]

My prediction is that when
a paradox is about to happen, smokie
appears to course correct it
because what happenned, happened.

[Mister Echo]

I'm not sure about your particulars, but I -love- the idea that our Losties caused the incident.

[ClintACK]

Perhaps Daniel will cause the Incident?

He certainly has motivation to try to change what happened -- and if anyone knows how to screw up the Time-Space Continuum, it's Daniel.

[stevefox26]

so is it possible that some of the other people in this 316 plane, if it did crash on the island, could be who we used to know as the others? Maybe they are just others because they werent supposed to be on the plane or island for th DI, but this is why they are eventually recruited.....this makes me dizzy ahahaa

[ItAllStartedWithBrando]

i think the people you hear whisper in the jungle, are the people who went back in time....theyre watching themselves later down the line, and want to tell them what to do, but they cant come into contact because like you said it creates a paradox

[blackrichie]

Last night episode showed us that that Flight 316 arrived sometime in the 1970s.

Here is where danger lurks. Any of the 316ers/Leftovers who existed on the island in their past during the 70s/80s have to be very careful not to run into themselves.

Van or no van, I see no reason to assume the '70s, more likely post '88.

And I'm not sure meeting themselves is a problem by Lost time rules, or that it is even possible. We have evidence and testimony from Daniel that it probably isn't a problem. But we'll see.

[TropicalBlush]

i'm thinking that the "incident" will be when Daniel figures out how to harness the properties of the island to return the Losties to their right time line... I think he will be successful, and I reckon this will maybe be the end of this season???

[PictureMeLosting]

so is it possible that some of the other people in this 316 plane, if it did crash on the island, could be who we used to know as the others? Maybe they are just others because they werent supposed to be on the plane or island for th DI, but this is why they are eventually recruited.....this makes me dizzy ahahaa

No, cus the others were there in 1954..

[meggowiggle]

Van or no van, I see no reason to assume the '70s, more likely post '88.

What about that scene makes '88 more likely?

The D.I. began in 1970: If the van shown was at least 18 years old, I would expect to see a vehicle displaying the wear and tear of a couple decades, not something that looks rather fresh and new.

I'm not sure meeting themselves is a problem by Lost time rules, or that it is even possible. We have evidence and testimony from Daniel that it probably isn't a problem. But we'll see.

It is possible if it was meant to happen, and I think that was Daniel's point to Sawyer. Sawyer couldn't get Des to open the hatch door because it was just never a part of the timeline for he and Des to speak at that point in history. However, it was possible for Daniel to speak to Des because that was part of the timeline. It is plausible that two versions of the same person could meet if that was always how it was supposed to go. Yeah, it might be a bad thing and cause miserable circumstances, but that doesn't mean that situation won't serve a larger purpose for the future.