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!
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!)
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!)
All through my adult life, I have had a questioning nature... so one of the greatest mysteries I have tried to come to terms with is the question of religion and God!
Very early I figured out that "religion" per se, is one big pile of bullshit!
Now don't get me wrong. I'm not an atheist... maybe not even an agnostic!
(Whatever I am... ya sure don't read about it in the bible!)
You see, I fervently believe in a "Higher Power" of one kind or another because all this stuff here on our planet... and out there in the vast universe... could NOT have happened "just by golly and by chance" because then there wouldn't be a purpose to ANYTHING at all! (I'm a purposeful type of guy... ya see!)
Anyway, organized human religion is all a crock of shit to control people and take their money... (when ya get right down to it) so let's describe "God" or a "Higher Power" or "Mother Nature," or as "A Set of Rules!"
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This theory seems innocuous enough to suggest that these "Rules" may have set down the original conditions for our universe, cosmos, creation, reality, and existence to have been created!
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Now that we have a universe... the "Rules" state that there should be "LIFE" in the form of organic material... that is produced by a process called abiogenesis! (The origin of life from nonliving matter!)
Needless to say, once these "cells" and then "organic molecules" and then "amoeba" and then "primitive animals and fish" started to do their own thing in our world... this gave "THE RULES" something to play with! (After all, playing with just a "lump of dirt" is rather boring... but living things that do their own thing is another matter...and a hoot!)
(Biopantheism is the philosophical and religious belief that all "living" organisms are a part of...a Higher Power! (God is infused in all "living matter / organic cells!") The organic universe is thus understood to be an "Immanent Deity," which has existed since the beginning of time.)
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And why would "The Rules" want to want to play at being "alive..." you ask?
I have all sorts of reasons for this... but the best example I can think of occurred to me when I saw this old episode of Star Trek!
" IT WAS FOR ENTERTAINMENT! "
(Please excuse the acting... Jim was still new at this!)
Now what do I mean by "Entertainment....!
(Why did "God" need to entertain ITSELF!)
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A rough analogy would be this episode of Star Trek: Voyager where "Q" explains to Cpt. Janeway how everybody in the "Q" Continuum eventually did everything... and saw everything... and knew everything... until there was nothing "NEW" in all of Creation... AND THEY WERE BORED!
(P.S. Please don't think that I'm some sort of a Star Trek nut!)
That's right kids, You... Me... and every other "living organism" in the world are just "droids..." or "minions..." to be 'played with' by aHigher Power!
And why do I think God is living vicariously through us... you ask?????
Because we all have to follow the rules...kids! 😉
After all... we are all just "Waves on the Ocean!"
(We are the waves on......... )
(The Ocean of God! )
Can you find the 'Einstein" wave among all the others?
(If you want to get the whole story take a look over to the right side where I have a book called "Being Human" for your reading pleasure and amazement!!!!)
AWJ
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The idea that God and our consciousness are ultimately the same or interconnected is a concept that has been explored in various spiritual and philosophical traditions.
Here’s a perspective on this idea:
Pantheism and Panentheism: In some belief systems, God is seen as synonymous with the universe or the totality of existence. This view suggests that everything, including our consciousness, is a part of God or a manifestation of the divine! Biopantheism, meanwhile, suggests that God is infused in all "Living Matter!"
Non-Dualistic Traditions: Certain spiritual philosophies, such as Advaita Vedanta in Hinduism or certain interpretations of mystic Christianity, propose that ultimate reality is non-dualistic. This means there is no fundamental distinction between God, consciousness, and the universe; they are seen as different aspects of the same underlying reality.
The analogy of Waves on the Ocean: The analogy of 'waves on the ocean' can be interpreted in this context... Each wave is a distinct expression, yet fundamentally, it is made of the same water that constitutes the ocean. Similarly, our individual consciousnesses could be seen as a distinct expression of a larger, universal consciousness! (God)
However, it’s important to note that these ideas are deeply philosophical and spiritual in nature, and interpretations vary widely across different cultures and religious traditions.
Some people may resonate with this perspective, while others may have entirely different views on the nature of consciousness and its relationship to Divinity or God.
Ultimately, whether one sees God and consciousness as the same thing depends on personal beliefs, spiritual practices, and cultural backgrounds.
It’s a question that invites contemplation and exploration rather than a definitive answer.
(Remember: The Big Ocean is underneath... and we are all the little waves bouncing around on top!)
