Debunking John Titor: The Time Traveler Who Never Existed

What happens when someone claims they're from the year 2036, posts detailed predictions on early internet forums, and somehow knows obscure technical details about vintage computers that most people never heard of? The John Titor story isn't your typical time travel tale - it's a masterclass in digital storytelling that fooled thousands and continues to influence pop culture today. From mysterious faxes to Art Bell's radio show to forum posts that spawned anime series and countless theories, this is the story of how two brothers from Florida may have created the internet's most enduring hoax. We'll explore the genius behind the lie, the psychology of why people still believe it, and how this early 2000s phenomenon predicted the future of viral misinformation in ways its creators never imagined.

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