Are we living in a six dimensional universe, not four? Whoa...

[Khrutch]

This is a good example of why science must always be open to new discovery even if it goes against all previous theory.

Physicist Itzhak Bars, of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southern California (USC), has an interesting theory. He believes there is another dimension of time (other than the one we are used to) and is conducting research to prove his theory.

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Highfield then says, “Time is no longer a simple line from the past to the future, in a four dimensional world consisting of three dimensions of space and one of time. Instead, the physicist envisages the passage of history as curves embedded in six dimensions, with four of space and two of time.”

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But by adding a second time dimension, Bars is considered a bit of a heretic among physicists who point out his theory -- if true -- could lead to time travel.

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10010015.htm

That just blew my mind.

[Treacle]

Who hijacked Khrutch's account?

[Dave S.]

This is a good example of why science must always be open to new discovery even if it goes against all previous theory.



http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10010015.htm

That just blew my mind.

One scientist has an idea without any evidence and hasn't proven it yet! OMG!

[CapnChaos]

I thought the math was pointing to 11.

[Kedd]

This is a good example of why science must always be open to new discovery even if it goes against all previous theory.

Like religion...

[Dave S.]

Who hijacked Khrutch's account?

Nobody, read the rest of the article.

Albert Einstein
For years, some scientists have included an additional dimension of space in their research (increasing it from three to four) because it helps “reconcile theories of electromagnetism and gravity.” [The three dimensions of space are up/down, forward/back and sideways.]

But by adding a second time dimension, Bars is considered a bit of a heretic among physicists who point out his theory -- if true -- could lead to time travel.


God standard time

Bars may have an unusual ally in his struggle. Through Scripture, we discover God not only exists in a different realm, but there are hints He exists in a different time dimension as well.

In a curious passage, the Apostle Peter says: “But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.” 2 Peter 3:8 (NASV)

Peter suggests the principle of time governing the spiritual realm differs from ours. First he says a thousand years on earth is like a day in the spiritual realm leaving the impression heaven is not affected by passing time. Most have no problem envisioning that.

However, Peter doesn't stop there and throws a second idea into the equation stating a thousand years in the spiritual realm is like a day to humans. In other words, the spiritual realm is a place where a moment is a thousand years, and a thousand years like a moment.

Phased together, these two concepts intimate God exists in a timeless dimension -- where past, present and future merge and linear time (moving from past to future) does not exist.

[CapnChaos]

Wibbly-wobbly... timey-wimey... stuff.

[MIKE D]

I honestly cannot wait until Ben shows up.

[The Hodag]

Good follow-through, Dave S.

I'll never understand the desire to scientifically prove God. I guess it'd make the faith easier, right? And not actually faith?

[CapnChaos]

If it works, great. I don't care how someone thinks of a theory or their motives for it (within ethical standards.) I care about whether it's supported by data and can be reproduced. He could've thought of it because of something from the Phantom Menace if it leads to results.

Though I don't understand how it would prove God's existence any more than any other work of physics has thus far.