The speed of light limit explained.

[Astro Pen]

I know that many of us are aware of this, but he gives a good explanation. Natch us sf writers need the delusion of FTL for our storytelling, but deep down we know we are stuck here for this fundamental reason.

 

[paranoid marvin]

"A lightbulb moment?

 

[Swank]

The explanations about mass and energy are distractions. It takes an infinite amount of energy because when you are dilated down to time standing still. How do you accelerate when time has stopped?