You are right that the Photonic Sphere would not likely survive 800K years (what power source does that thing use ?!!?!?!) But that's the only real suspension of disbelief you need.
Why? Because if the Photonic Sphere exists and works, then we can buy that Folks would know English.
Well for one, the "photonic Sphere" was originally built in 2030 AD, so I assume that English is pretty much the same as it is now. In fact, save for some slangs and terms, we can perfectly communicate with most persons from the 19th century right now.
English, as known by the Eloi and the UberMorlocks would be based on their interactions with the Photonic Sphere, which as we know, is based on English in the year 2030. As in the film, Elois in the past have stumbled upon the sphere and learned english. The sphere only specifically refers to the one escapee (from the Morlock) who spent his entire life as a 'companion' to the sphere, but that does not preclude that others have come to visit and gone. this is just the one Eloi that stayed as a constant companion. (I just watched it prior to typing this so the scenes are fresh in my mind). I just assumed the Uber Morlocks would glean 21st century based English from their telepathic abilities. Also with telepathic abilities, even if English was lost, they could read Hartdegens' mind and reply in perfect 19th century English.
Dr. Kila Marr was right. Kill the Crystalline Entity.
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Strazdamonas
8 years ago
Photonic Sphere could be powered by cold fusion which is basically endless if its feeding form outside and is self0sustaining.
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Applied Science? All science is applied. Eventually.
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