Thoughts on Space Dimensions (A Non-Technical Concept Piece)
We've been studying dimensions as humans for quite a while, and we have some level of understanding of dimensions, and as a result, we've been able to make a lot of advancements in terms of the theories of the fundamentals of dimensions. Presently, we experience time and as such believe that time is the fourth dimension, and we as human beings live in the third dimension or in three dimensions (3D), while existing within a four-dimensional (4D) space-time continuum.
This got me thinking; looking at human understanding and interaction with dimensions, let’s look at two ways in which we assume or understand dimensions.
Actual state of the dimension
One dimension (1D) area is a line, say the space on the X-axis, two dimensions (2D) is a plane, say the area or space covered by the X-axis and Y-axis, and, three dimensions (3D) which adds depth to two dimensions, say the space or area covered by the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, possibly fourth dimension (4D) which adds time to the third dimension, and other higher-level dimensions. This is akin to the point of view from a higher dimension: Observing 1D space from a 2D point of view.
Perceived state of the dimensions
This is akin to the point of view from within a dimension. The upper limit of perception is bound to the dimension from which observation is made. When in one dimension(1D) space, perception is bound to 1D; in two dimensions (2D) space, perception is bound to 2D. Perception of higher dimensions is also bound to the upper limit of the dimensions from which the observations are made.
- From (1D) space, all perception is bound to one dimension, so from one dimension, the second dimension is perceived as a point or line. The actual state of the second dimension is never perceived.
- From (2D) space, all perception is bound to two dimensions, so the third dimension is perceived as a plane or surface. Same for higher dimensions.
So what?
Let’s try a thought experiment.
Let’s assume that our perception remains constrained for all higher dimensions, to our perceivable dimension; then, we could likely have interfered or interacted with higher dimension constructs without realizing, and only believed that they are within the third dimension or they are another three-dimensional object.
Let’s further acknowledge that the observable laws of space dimensions with which we are familiar are not likely the complete rule-set, and there is a good chance that the rules become weird at higher dimensions, and have advanced properties, such as laws of physics binding the dimensions. This can be compared to the histories of “General law of relativity and Quantum mechanics” as well as “wave and particle theories,” to mention a few. At higher dimensions, there could be interesting characteristics or behaviours like: “passing through objects” which would have laws similar to behaviour at the atomic level
Considering the term “A plan coming together”, which refers to individual autonomous parts of a whole acting as one, if we assume that higher-dimensional constructs can behave the same way, then objects or constructs that seem different from each other may be part of a single higher-dimensional construct. It is possible that lower dimension constructs could be a part of or make up higher dimension constructs.
Theories
We could have been interacting with higher dimensions without realizing
We ourselves might be a part of a higher dimension existence
Consciousness could be a part of a higher dimensional construct
In conclusion, it would be fun if any of these were true.