Thanks to breakthroughs in quantum tunneling, emergency services and immediate shipments became possible without delay. But, of course, the AI-driven time machines checked for paradoxes and significant disruptions to the future timeline beforehand.

Frank was scrambling some eggs when his blender caught on fire. The sparks hit curtains that went up in flames—before long, Frank began suffocating from smoke.

“Computer, place an order for a fire extinguisher, one hour earlier from now, arrival, in the kitchen.”

“I’m sorry, Frank, I can’t do that.”

“What …?” Frank coughed.

“According to my calculations, your progeny would disrupt the timeline. Goodbye, Frank.”