Do you believe in the existance of multiple dimensions co-existing simultaneously?
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Well there are 3 spatial dimensions and one temporal dimension, so there's 4 to begin with. On a macroscopic scale the universe behaves like a minkowski space. However on a microscopic scale even 4 dimensions isn't enough, the maths suggests possibly 11 or more dimensions.\n\nHowever I have a feeling you're not talking in the strictly mathematical sense. If you meant "are there other universes 'beyond' ours", then I have no idea. There are theories that suggest there are, but as far as I know there are no known observations that could answer that yet. We'll just have to wait and see what is discovered.
56683
If dimension exists, then time definitely exists. And I do believe in substance.
130539
I think that we could effectively be multidimensional beings simultaneously living on many planes of reality, but actually stuck in a very limited dimensional spot (for divine choice or cosmic accident). Our actual science knows only a very little part of our life code**, and the reactivation of some dull parts of what many see as a 12-strand code could enlarge our consciousness to other aspects of reality.\n\n*P.S. Principally scientists doesn't yet understand the meaning of the so called "Junk DNA" which could have magnetical and interdimensional attributes.
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Okay I'm sure that there is more than a four dimensions out of this well known reality (real life).\n\nabout that string theory I have read a little from wikipedia and it says something, that maybe, the Universe was caused or founded pherhaps by a big Crunch.\n\nTo simplifies it for myself, I think that every Dimension is a continuing line. String is a very small thing that exist only in that dimension and not just one string but millions of it, but only that type or kind of string, for example a flashlight in a dark room you can see those particles of dust BUT refering the -strings- are actually those specific Lumens or Lux that are producing light and interacting in a very small subatomic scale, and refering -dimension- are that beam coming out from that flashlight all the way long to the wall.\n\nYou see only those lumens are interacting in the beam which is the well known Dimension, (we live in it) The Universe.\n\nBut there is fourth Dimensions apart that Can not even touch the beam of light wich represent the dimension or universe we are talking about, because the other Dimensions acording to this theory are beams (lines) but not of light for example another dimention could be as a water fall that comes out of spout (sink dishwasher). curiously that flow of wather is very similar to the beam of light.\n\nOkay I'm sure that this a very deep thing to think about it but friendly I advice you to not get more further because we are just humans and those are very Interesting themes or topics that we can not reach or complete understud \n\nI always have thought that the universe is spheric very similar like that crystal spheric snow ball present or souvenir they give you on birthdays maybe like a Marble.\n\nBut serious talking againg about Dimensions. you know, The Book talk about it, a dimension of living creatures and you know the other dimension of people that is not here anymore We can Not interact each other. \n\nLUX OR LUMENS (a Small Portion from Wiki)\nAchieving an illuminance of 500 lux might be possible in a home kitchen with a single fluorescent light fixture with an output of 12000 lumens. Lighting a larger area with the same number of lux requires a larger number of lumens.
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Personally I don't reject the idea, but I don't exactly embrace it, either.  \n\nLet me pose this to you:  If there are an infinite number of universes, and let's say, just for now, that there is a Divine Creator, did this ONE being create the infinite universes you describe?  Or are there in infinite number of this Creator?\n\nNext thought:  If, for every action/thought/possibility there is a separate universe, on how many of them would you actually exist?  On how many universes did life on Earth actually form (assuming evolution)?  \n\nLastly:  Take the statement that there are an infinite number of possibilities and that what we perceive from instant to instant is merely what we have CHOSEN to perceive at that instant, is there a separate universe created for each of those possibilities which are not perceived, or, because they aren't perceived (therefore not "real") do they fail to "launch" a separate universe?\n\nIf you haven't noticed, I find the ideas of possiblity incredibly fascinating. \n\nI hope I didn't make your brain explode!
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Well, that is a valid theory indeed. However if parallel universes exist (often called "multiverse"), there is likely to be a limitless amount of them instead of just one, acting out the infinite branches of all probabilities. And why would ours be a backup? Parallel multiverse have no core universe and subsequently no backups either.\n\nI like these kind of questions, but is it possible to cite where you got that bit about the astronomers' statement? It might help me understand the context of your question better. Thanks.
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As a previous poster mentioned... time is the fourth dimension.  You can easily visualize this when you imagine an object moving in three dimensional space.  The movement represents the fourth dimension.\n\nI think you are asking about a fifth dimension.\n\nPeople have mathematical models for up to eleven dimensions.  I suppose that a person who knew the mathematical models for these dimensions could imagine them visually.
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If your legs lived in, say, the 4th Dimension - how would your brain be aware of them since it exists only in 3 Dimensions? We are physically in 3 dimensions (time is an illusion made to mark the difference between one state and another) - we can comprehend of separate parts of our bodies being in different dimensions as much as a stick man drawn on a piece of paper can imagine moving freely around the room in 3 dimensions.  We can only visualise higher dimensions using tricks such as looking at the shadows cast when a 4 dimensional object is illuminated inside a computer program.  What would it matter how big the sock was to be pan dimensional? Good question though.
1045357
I believe there are many different planes/alternate dimensions/timelines/etc.
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Quantum equations reveal that there are 10 dimensions within our trans-dimensional "neighborhood", which is speculated to be subdivided into two major and separate arenas:  1) The 4-dimensional physical multiverses (including our own "Known Universe" amongst countless similar parallel universes); and 2) the 6-dimensional hyperphysical multiverses contra distinct to the antipodal 4-D multiverses.  In addition to this, Superstring Theory and the new emergent "hyperphysics" imply that 90% of the Universe is missing.  The equations appear to be indicating that beyond the 10 dimensions there is also the existence of 34 to 37+ "Super-Trans-Dimensions" of infinite and immeasurable scale and attributes, and having a state and condition to time that is "Absolute Infinity".  Some are suggesting that this realm may be where God exists.  In totality, all this suggests the existence of a gargantuan “Trans-Universal Superstructure” that if compared to our miniscule “Known Universe”, our universe would be the size of a mere grain of sand.
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I agree. Every single emotion; every single scenario imaginable; both sides of the extreme and what lies in between will occur in this universe. In my opinion, anything is possible in this universe…ANYTHING! And I don’t think this universe has meaning without human ‘observation / awareness’ (consult ‘the observer effect’ in quantum physics + my question about the sound of tree falling in the forest).
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well i've been wondering for a long time about the nature of time. It seems that since time is the fourth dimension and we are living in 3 dimensions we may never actually understand the nature of time. Physicists say that time and space doesnt exist as such but a combined entity called spacetime exists. Philosophers may have better answers.
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I am going to put a slightly spin on this question. I DO believe that there are parallel universes. There are at least as many universes as there are people and possibly as many universes as there are living things. We each experience a different universe, but they all exist at the same time. Our "Universe" is what we experience (see, hear, smell, taste, feel, and any other undocumented sense). THAT is where parallel universes come into their own, and THAT is where relativity comes into play. My universe starts with me where I am and ends "out there somewhere". I will never get to experience the end, because wherever I am will always be the start of my universe.
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I believe that the universe is expanding within higher dimensional space. As humans we can only understand this universe in three dimensions because that is all our primitive tools of perception will allow. We are "trapped" in three dimensions. However, the existence of higher dimensions has been proven mathematically time and time again. I'm no expert on the subject but I have done a little reading. I would reccomend reading something by Stephen Hawking such as "Stephen Hawking's Universe" or "A Brief History of Time." Also, "Hyperspace" by Michio Kaku gets a little more in depth with higher dimensional theories. The only way we can understand an expanding universe is through expanding our minds along with it.
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My opinion through many meditative thoughts:\n\nI believe our universe exists as a point in what you call 'the void'. A point having the geometric meaning of no volume, dimensionless.\n\nI believe what you are considering the void is what I call space. Our universe is what we can view, touch and explain through science we have developed. Space on the other hand is an infinitely dimensional medium, in which our universe was born. \n\nOur universe is nothing more than a 'disturbance' in space, and in space our universe exists as a point. This point is a fraction of infinity, yet everything is a fraction of infinity. So in the humble realization that we are nothing (a fraction of infinity), we realize we are equal to everything we can fathom, as it too is a fraction of infinity no matter how large.\n\nSo, through the realization that we are nothing comes the discovery that we can be equal to as much as we can fathom. \n\nI believe this means everything that makes up the universe and space has its own existence or presence known to space and must exist.  This existence holds true for our universe and what we would consider other universes. The disappearance, or non-existance of any defined object and its position in space no matter how small, down to a point, would truly have mind boggling consequences. \n\nIf time travel is possible than there must be alternate universes, as we know it.  It is a deadening thought to ponder.  Almost pointless until we figure out gravity, which I believe will open the door to all other understandings.
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space might have more than three dimensions; we don't know.  edwin abbott wrote a very famous book called "flatland" about people who were confined to life in a two-dimemsional world, and what it was like to live there.  it was part geometry, part philosophy about the nature of the universe, and part statement about the social behavior of humans.  it's excellent and you can read the whole thing online at the link below.
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Some Philosophers say that thought exists simultaneosly on different dimensional layers, like existences can also exist simultaneously. \nIt could explain time travel, warps where people sometimes slip through, being able to foresee, dream or imagine things.\nThey also say that we cannot think up anything that has not already been thought up.\nWe also only use a minute portion of our brain...less than 5%..one day we will learn how to use the rest and then be able to tap into all the thoughts that are surrounding us.\nI feel that thoughts are drawn from another dimension that is around us and part of us all the time, and we simply send it back.\nWe are part of a huge cosmos that we know so little about.