Just thoughts

So, I've been getting used to this new laptop and the Mac OS. On the subject of the laptop itself, I'm enjoying the freedom that I have now. This has become my primary computer period. I'm using it at work and at home. This is nice since it gives me more freedom in what I do and where I do it. In short, I just feel more connected since I'm seeing the same interface no matter where I am. No issues of being at my "work" PC or my "home" PC. Now I'm just using my laptop.

Mac OS X is another little treat. I'm still learning the ins and outs of the OS, but I'm pretty happy with what I see so far. I'd forgotten how much I like the multi window interface. I haven't used it since college when I had access to UNIX workstations running X Windows. The touchpad is a little annoying since it makes getting around the screen a little more involved then it should be, but that's an issue with laptops period. And I think as I become more accustomed to a touch pad and start to learn all the keyboard commands for everything, this will become less of an issue.

In other news, about a week ago I was randomly going through porchparty.com and I came across an interesting profile in the Freaks Down Here section. I emailed the woman in question and got a responce from her earlier this week. One of the things that I found interesting about her responce was the mention of the 4th and 5th dimension and it's interactions with this dimension and our lives. This struck me because it's something I've given a lot of thought to over to last couple of years.

The idea that I've been playing with is that the 3rd dimension that we live in, does not exist in a bubble. Instead it is being acted on by dimensions above and below it. I'm not sure of the exact nature of this interation. I figure there are two possibilitiies.

1) Dimensions exist in different realms, but that actions in one realm can be a factor in actions in the realm. I guess to easiest way to explain this would be to say that a cause in another dimension, while having an effect in that dimension can also have an effect in this dimension. Another way of looking at this would be to apply a new vector to chaos theory. Not only can the butterfly wings in one part of the world have an effect in another part of the world, but it can also have an effect in another dimension.

2) This dimension is only a 3rd dimensional manifestation of a multidimensional world. We are not aware of high dimensions because we are unable to perceive things in the correct manner. Just how A. Square is only able to perceive A. Sphere in 2-d terms in the novel Flatland. Now, there are two sub thoughts that go with this theory.

a) 3-d entities (us) are completly seperate from entities that exist in other dimensions. Meaning that a 3-d entity is completly distinct from a 2-d or 4-d entity.

b) 3-d entities are simply 3-d manifestations of multidimensional entities. We are just unaware of the fact that we are in fact multidimensional beings.

While I'm not sure exactly what theory is correct, I'm currently leaning towards 2.a as the most likely of senarios. The reason for this is because the theory works on many levels.

1) The subject of magick. And yes, that k is in there for a reason. I use that spelling to differentiate stage magic from occult magic. Anyways. The metaphor that I have found most interesting for magick is that it is finding a way to tap into elements outside of this dimension and effect those elements in some way that causes a particular effect in this world.

2) Aliens. I can't remember the name of the person who came up with the theory, but there is a theory that extraterristrial entites are in fact extradimensional. Instead of being from another planet, they are beings from a higher dimension. This makes even more sense if you go with the one universe, multiple dimensions theory. The reason being that these entities can then have two causes/purposes for existing in our dimension.

a) They are exploring lower dimensions, in a similiar maner to Grant Morrison's experiments. The common look to these beings simply being fiction suits that they have constructed.

b) They are in fact a leak between the dimensions. The result of a faulty filter in certain people's subconcious. This would account for the disorenting effect of contact. These people are litterally coming into contact with something they are unable to comprehend.

The other interesting thing about the alien idea is the physics. Much has been made of flying saucers that defy the laws of physics. If these crafts are in fact bleed through from a higher dimension, then this is a step in explaining how these craft can move against the laws of nature. Simply put, they are not goverened by our laws.
The idea is that different dimensions have different sets of rules. What's the purpose of gravity in a dimension that does not have depth? Obviously as you move into higher dimensions new laws will come into play. And those new laws could look to break our laws when applied in our dimension. For instance, the right angle turns that some craft have been reported to make could be caused by a manipulation in time that does now allow us to see the full movement of the craft. Many sceintists theorize that the 4th dimension is time. That these entities will experience time in the same manner that we experience depth. In short, they experience the entirety of time in a moment. Time is not a series of individual points to them, as it is to us.

There's another idea in here about religion and god, but it's just not coming to me right now. I'll have to wait on that for another time. Hope you enjoyed. I've got a feeling that there will be more of this type of writing in the future.

Posted by Matt at March 21, 2003 11:11 PM