HPEs exists neither in our past light-cone nor our future light-cone; rather, HPEs exist eternally, outside time.
Possibility 4 is a popular theistic metaphysical take, but raises questions of the significance of an eternal higher power. If the higher power exists in a Tegmark IV multiverse way, it’s unclear how it could have effects on our own universe.
A film editor has complete control over the “time” of the movie.
A film editor has complete control over the “time” of the movie.