Bigger on the inside than the outside

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In summary, the concept of a surface taking up more volume inside than outside is often used in movies and video games for comedic or surreal effects. However, in reality, this is not possible, though it has been explored in science fiction such as in Doctor Who and Harry Potter. In the real world, this idea is not supported by quantum mechanics and is simply a product of imagination and fantasy. While it may be entertaining in fiction, it has no basis in scientific fact.
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You hear this phrase sometimes. Movies and video games have sometimes used this visual gimmick for a comedic or surreal effect. But what about reality? Is there something quantum mechanical that could allow a surface to literally take up more volume inside than outside? Perhaps this is possible in higher dimensions?
 
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Where do you find this in video games/movies?
 
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bossman27 said:
Where do you find this in video games/movies?

The TARDIS from Doctor Who is the most obvious example although that's TV rather than video games/movies.
 
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bossman27 said:
Where do you find this in video games/movies?

Two examples come to mind, though both are a bit obscure:

In the comedy film "Loaded Weapon 1," the protagonist's trailer home is the size of a large house on the inside. In the video game "Doom", the ceiling inside a building can be much taller than it appears on the outside.
 
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Cody Richeson said:
You hear this phrase sometimes. Movies and video games have sometimes used this visual gimmick for a comedic or surreal effect. But what about reality? Is there something quantum mechanical that could allow a surface to literally take up more volume inside than outside? Perhaps this is possible in higher dimensions?

Nope, only in Harry Potter.
 

1. How is it possible for something to be bigger on the inside than the outside?

The concept of being bigger on the inside than the outside is often associated with the fictional Time and Relative Dimension in Space (TARDIS) from the popular TV show Doctor Who. In reality, this concept is not possible according to our current understanding of physics. However, it is possible to create an optical illusion that makes something appear larger on the inside by using mirrors or cleverly designed spaces.

2. Is the TARDIS from Doctor Who a real thing?

No, the TARDIS is a fictional time machine and spacecraft from the TV show Doctor Who. While some elements of the TARDIS, such as its exterior being smaller on the outside, are based on real scientific concepts, the TARDIS itself does not exist in reality.

3. Can you explain the physics behind a TARDIS being bigger on the inside?

As mentioned before, the concept of being bigger on the inside than the outside is not possible according to our current understanding of physics. However, the TARDIS uses advanced technology and a dimensionally transcendental space to create the illusion of being bigger on the inside. This essentially means that the interior of the TARDIS exists in a different dimension, allowing for more space than what appears on the outside.

4. Are there any real-life examples of something being bigger on the inside?

While it is not possible for something to be truly bigger on the inside than the outside, there are some real-life examples of optical illusions that create a similar effect. For example, the Ames room illusion uses forced perspective to make one side of the room appear larger than the other. Similarly, some artists and architects use mirror tricks or clever designs to make spaces appear larger than they actually are.

5. Could advancements in technology make it possible for something to be bigger on the inside?

It is highly unlikely that technology will ever make it possible for something to be truly bigger on the inside than the outside. While we may be able to create more space-efficient designs and use advanced technology to create illusions, the fundamental laws of physics make it impossible for an object to have more space on the inside than what is visible on the outside.

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