Only on hindsight would such a theory be proven.

But wait, that would be looking into the past.

So 'future proves past'.

Showing that time does indeed exist in some linear fashion.....while in this temporal state of being.

The state of being of all things has changed and is constantly changing.

We say it changes 'over time'.

Eternity and it's division into Time is an idea of Saturnal import.

Horus/Pegasus/Set/Saturn/Mercury etc etc etc......so many gods relating to 'time'.

To wonder about a different state ......while in this state....can't truly be imagined, and will present various issues about cause/effect and will vs fate.

The Myths visited (treated) these subjects and more.

As for Q: Looking Glass is using Al Gore rhythms to project multiple future scenarios/timelines that are constantly in flux due to changing input and resulting actions which are then fed back into the future event timelines.

Along with this are solid calendar-related dates, as well as legally required timelines. Each/all are accounted for.

1/0 becoming : If this: then that...........and a next set of variables set.

In this way, predictions can be based on probability to aid success.

This takes the place of The Oracle or Seer who had their own organic way of doing the same thing.

At any one juncture of decision.....there are typically only two choices.

yes/no up/down on/off 1/0

Time to 'Join the program' and put the ghost back into the machine.