Dreams of the Milky Way: Exploring Galactic Processes

In summary: In the dream, you were a purple-haired girl.In summary, the dream was about a space/galaxy filled with different people, each describing a process that happens inside of it. One person described how they see quasars, and another described how they make sense of the galaxy.
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LogicalAcid
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I had just finished reading a space oddessey, and I had a dream in which there were about 10 people standing around me, each unique, one was a girl with purple highlights, and then in the middle of us (we were in a circle) was like a miniature milky way galaxy, and each of us described a process that happens inside of it. For example, I got quasars, and I explained how they would form and operate. Odd indeed.
 
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LogicalAcid said:
I had just finished reading a space oddessey, and I had a dream in which there were about 10 people standing around me, each unique, one was a girl with purple highlights, and then in the middle of us (we were in a circle) was like a miniature milky way galaxy, and each of us described a process that happens inside of it. For example, I got quasars, and I explained how they would form and operate. Odd indeed.
LogicalAcid,

Nice handle... Are you sure some fine aged tequila consumption didn't contribute to this, the dream that is...

Rhody... :devil:
 
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rhody said:
LogicalAcid,

Nice handle... Are you sure some fine aged tequila consumption didn't contribute to this, the dream that is...

Rhody... :devil:

If you read my other threads you'd realize that I am not in High School yet. No worries, common misunderstanding.
 
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LogicalAcid said:
If you read my other threads you'd realize that I am not in High School yet. No worries, common misunderstanding.

LA,

Sorry, no harm intended, it's just that I would not normally think of that handle with a young person, at best someone over 18.

Rhody... :blushing:
 
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rhody said:
LA,

Sorry, no harm intended, it's just that I would not normally think of that handle with a young person, at best someone over 18.

Rhody... :blushing:

Its something I made up, something like WittyLizard, EducatedSloth,CorrodedElephant
 
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I have a couple of interpretations. The first interpretation is that you and the people around you are the galaxy; each personality corresponding to a different aspect of the cosmos. For example, you see yourself as being similar to quasars. The second interpretation is that by circling and observing the galaxy you and the people around you make sense of it together, similar to interpreting the story in a theater or making sense of life and death by watching staged fights in a Roman arena.
 
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EnumaElish said:
I have a couple of interpretations. The first interpretation is that you and the people around you are the galaxy; each personality corresponding to a different aspect of the cosmos. For example, you see yourself as being similar to quasars. The second interpretation is that by circling and observing the galaxy you and the people around you make sense of it together, similar to interpreting the story in a theater or making sense of life and death by watching staged fights in a Roman arena.

I see, very intriguing...
 
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EnumaElish said:
I have a couple of interpretations. The first interpretation is that you and the people around you are the galaxy; each personality corresponding to a different aspect of the cosmos. For example, you see yourself as being similar to quasars. The second interpretation is that by circling and observing the galaxy you and the people around you make sense of it together, similar to interpreting the story in a theater or making sense of life and death by watching staged fights in a Roman arena.

Or...

... it was just a dream.

(I don't subscribe to all this 'dreams have meaning' stuff)
 
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Perceive the quasar. Be the quasar...
 
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LogicalAcid said:
I had just finished reading a space oddessey, and I had a dream in which there were about 10 people standing around me, each unique, one was a girl with purple highlights, and then in the middle of us (we were in a circle) was like a miniature milky way galaxy, and each of us described a process that happens inside of it. For example, I got quasars, and I explained how they would form and operate. Odd indeed.

That's nothing!
I once dreamt that I was trying to implant an idea into this business tycoon's mind so we had to share a dream, then I had to drug him an get him to dream about being in a hotel so that I could put him to sleep in this dream's dream to get him to participate in some type of sniper escapade which ultimately resolved itself in the harrowing tale of him unlocking his dead father's safe to find a pinwheel and rescuing my dead wife from getting his by a train in limbo.
Also, you were there, but you didn't look like you.
 

1. What is the purpose of studying the Milky Way and its processes?

The Milky Way is our home galaxy and by studying it, we can gain a better understanding of the formation and evolution of galaxies in general. Additionally, studying the processes within the Milky Way can provide insight into the formation and evolution of our solar system.

2. What specific processes are studied in relation to the Milky Way?

Some of the processes that are studied in relation to the Milky Way include star formation, galactic dynamics, and chemical evolution. These processes play important roles in shaping the structure and composition of the Milky Way.

3. How do scientists gather data about the Milky Way?

Scientists gather data about the Milky Way through a variety of methods such as telescopic observations, computer simulations, and space probes. These methods allow scientists to observe and analyze different aspects of the Milky Way in order to gain a more complete understanding of its processes.

4. What advancements have been made in our understanding of the Milky Way in recent years?

Recent advancements in technology have allowed for more detailed observations of the Milky Way, such as the use of infrared and radio telescopes. This has led to discoveries about the structure and composition of the Milky Way, as well as its interactions with neighboring galaxies.

5. How does studying the Milky Way contribute to our knowledge of the universe?

Studying the Milky Way can provide valuable insights into the processes and phenomena that occur in other galaxies. By understanding our home galaxy, we can gain a better understanding of the universe as a whole and how it has evolved over time.

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