How does Einstein's theory of relativity make warp speed possible?

Answer 1

Well I'm no expert, but the theory of relativity states that light is the only thing that doesn't move relative to another thing. For example, if you saw light passing you by while you were moving 200 m/h, it would appear to be moving at the same speed as if you were moving at 100 m/h. So theoretically, warp speed would be accomplished by moving faster than the speed of light, essentially moving faster than time itself. But Einstein's theory actually states that nothing can move faster than the speed of light, let alone at the speed of light. And so far this seems true; scientists have particle accelerators that have reached about 99.8% the speed of light, but never actually at speed.

So in short, Einstein's theory of relativity, specifically the second postulate, does not make warp speed possible. As a matter of fact, it makes it impossible.

But like I said, I'm not an expert in any way, so don't take any of this too seriously.

One way in which "warp speed" could be achieved is by the bending of space time, so if you "bent" the space-time continuum in front of you, jumped in, traveled a bit then unbent the space time, then you could theoretically be a lot farther than you had not been inside the bend in the continuum. I think.

Answer 2

Einstein's theory of relativity explains the concept of warping space-time, allowing for the possibility of traveling at speeds exceeding the speed of light. This warping of space-time around a spacecraft could potentially enable it to move faster than light without violating the laws of physics. However, achieving practical warp speed travel would require a deep understanding of theoretical physics and access to advanced technology that is currently beyond our capabilities.