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04-23-2006, 05:11 PM
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String Theory and the Spiritual Realm
My very basic understanding of string theory is that certain mathematical aspects of it require dimensions beyond those we experience directly. It seems that perhaps this provides a framework for understanding the spiritual realm in a somewhat scientific manner. For example, laws of math and physics are only applicable to a given set of dimensions. The sides of a triangle in two-dimensional space always add up to 180 degrees, but if you were to draw a triangle on a sphere this would no longer hold true. Likewise, what we perceive as miracles or impossibilities in four-dimensional space may indeed be reasonable when more dimensions are considered. I believe there is a book called "Flatland" that elaborates on a very helpful analogy regarding this possibility. My question for discussion is assuming string theory is true, how may it help explain (or not) spiritual things.
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04-23-2006, 05:15 PM
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04-23-2006, 05:35 PM
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I agree with Jay. Nothing science does can shed light on the supernatural.
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04-23-2006, 05:43 PM
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i agree with pah
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04-23-2006, 06:04 PM
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04-23-2006, 06:09 PM
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Let Me Rephrase the Question
How can it or can't it explain/provide a framework of reason for spiritual things, not simply can it or can't it? The question requires at least a bit of elaboration in the answer. In other words, why would you or would you not consider string theory to be a possible bridge, not only between relativity and quantum mechanics, but also between physics and metaphysics?
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04-23-2006, 06:52 PM
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04-23-2006, 07:02 PM
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Science will never be able to prove or disprove the idea of the divine...
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04-23-2006, 07:30 PM
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04-23-2006, 09:20 PM
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