Science or Myth? President Kennedy finds himself grappling with the implications of a scientific experiment that has torn open a rift between 1962 and 2018 at Brookhaven Lab. The chapter begins with Kennedy confronting Dr. Krauss, who challenges the Many Worlds Theory proposed by Hugh Everett. Krauss insists that Everett’s theory is speculative and unproven, warning Kennedy against trusting it. However, Kennedy, displaying keen insight, points out that even if the Earth seems intact in 2018, it doesn’t guarantee that this reality is a continuation of his 1962 world. He feels an urgency to return to Washington, as nuclear war looms in his own timeline, and he plans to consult Everett, whom he trusts to help navigate this dangerous situation. After returning to 1962, Kennedy discusses the latest developments with his brother Bobby. They review a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Cuban Missile Crisis but are interrupted by Kennedy’s lingering doubts about the science behind th...