A man who identifies himself as Alexander Smith has come forward with claims that he is a time traveler from the year 2118, asserting that he possesses knowledge of future global conflicts and secret government technologies. His account, originally published in 2018 on the YouTube channel Apex TV, has recently resurfaced and gained renewed attention.
Smith alleges that a conflict initially between the United States and North Korea will escalate into a global war after Russia intervenes on behalf of Pyongyang, leading to a series of missile launches that he describes as a "Third World War." According to his narrative, this devastating event would eventually lead to a unified world with "meaningless borders" and a newfound appreciation for life.
He further claims that artificial intelligence will eventually govern humanity, suggesting that an AI leader would maintain peace and safety more effectively than human politicians. Smith also described encountering human-like robots with advanced rights and a futuristic metropolis featuring slanted skyscrapers, flying vehicles, and a red sky. He presented a photograph he claims was taken in 2118 of this city, which he called "District 508."
Smith's account states that his alleged journey through time began in 1981 when, after leaving the CIA, he was recruited for a secret experiment involving a "time machine." He claims agency officials told him he would be their first test subject, pushing the boundaries of space and time.
He also asserted that governments routinely develop technologies decades before they are publicly released, citing smartphones as an example of technology that existed 30 years prior to its public availability. Smith predicted that time travel technology would become available for commercial and non-commercial use starting in 2028, the same year he claims the government will disclose the existence of intelligent extraterrestrials.
Smith has provided no verifiable evidence to support his claims of time travel, CIA involvement, or future events. The narrative was published in 2018 and has since been circulated online, with viewers divided between skepticism and fascination regarding his predictions.