THE MEANING OF LIFE?

 I wrote a Book!

It's no big deal... just the... "Meaning of Life!" 😉

Basically... my idea is that our "consciousness" consists of more than just a bunch of neurons in our brain... otherwise how could you explain things like instinct, intuition, love, music, and those "eureka moments" we all have!

Imagine my surprise when I ran across this guy...

(I will discuss this at the end of the article!)

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A new theory by Michael Pravica, a professor of physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, suggests that human consciousness might originate from hidden dimensions of the universe rather than solely from brain activity. 

Pravica claims that during moments of heightened awareness... like making art... practicing music... or even dreaming... our consciousness could transcend the limitations of our physical dimension and tap into these invisible realms!

Understanding Hyperdimensionality

At the core of Pravica's theory is hyperdimensionality, the idea that the universe consists of more dimensions than the four we experience: height, length, width, and time. 

He explains this concept using a hypothetical scenario involving a two-dimensional being. “Imagine you're a two-dimensional being living in a two-dimensional world, like a character in a comic book,” he stated. 

As a three-dimensional sphere passes through, it would appear as a dot that grows and shrinks, illustrating how limited perceptions can hinder understanding of higher dimensions.

Pravica believes that just as two-dimensional beings cannot perceive three-dimensional shapes, we might be unable to detect higher dimensions that exist around us. 

He argues that moments of heightened awareness allow our consciousness to synchronize with these hidden dimensions, providing a flood of inspiration.

Scientific Controversy and Skepticism

Pravica's theory has sparked significant debate within the scientific community. Some scientists, including Stephen Holler, an associate professor of physics at Fordham University, express skepticism. 

Holler suggests that the cornerstone of Pravica's theory “borders on science fiction.” 

He emphasizes that while we can mathematically manipulate higher dimensions, this does not prove their existence or our ability to interact with them.

Bridging Science and Spirituality

Pravica, who holds a Ph.D. from Harvard and identifies as an Orthodox Christian, sees his theory as a way to bridge his scientific background with his religious beliefs. 

He suggests that figures like Jesus may represent hyperdimensional beings, questioning, “How do you ascend into heaven if you're a four-dimensional creature?” 

According to Pravica, being hyperdimensional could theoretically allow such beings to navigate between our world and higher realm...

The Future of Consciousness Exploration

Despite the controversies surrounding his theory, Pravica remains optimistic about future advancements in technology that may provide evidence for hyperdimensionality. 

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It's nice to see someone with a bit of smarts agree with me... (sort of) although Dr. Pravica seems to be a bit more into religion and unconventional theories than I am! (My theory is... I just "don't know" folks... since I'm not a scientist... it just feels right!) 

Anyway... 

Something to think about! 

BEING HUMAN!

The closest I can come to this idea of mine... is that God (?) is living vicariously thru us...! (There's a rough analogy here... in an old episode of Star Trek!)