The discussion centers on the concept of the fourth dimension, specifically how it relates to spatial representation using a globe. A globe symbolizes the third dimension, while a spinning globe illustrates the interaction with the fourth dimension, incorporating time as a crucial coordinate. The conversation emphasizes that to accurately describe a point on a spinning sphere, one requires three spatial coordinates along with a temporal coordinate, highlighting the necessity of time in understanding multidimensional spaces.
PREREQUISITESStudents of physics, mathematicians, and anyone interested in the theoretical exploration of dimensions and their implications in understanding the universe.
Yes, but so what? A point on a sphere (a globe) can be described by three coordinates. If the sphere is spinning, you need three coordinates to locate the spatial location of the point, and a time coordinate to identify the specific time.Bullhead said:If a globe is representative of the third dimension, what does a spinning globe represent? As we move through space and time, are we not interacting within the fourth dimension?