Interacting with the fourth dimension?

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A globe symbolizes the third dimension, representing spatial coordinates in a three-dimensional space. When a globe spins, it introduces the concept of time, suggesting that to pinpoint a location on the globe at any given moment, one must consider both spatial coordinates and a time coordinate. This interaction implies that as we navigate through space and time, we engage with the fourth dimension, emphasizing the interconnectedness of spatial and temporal elements in understanding our universe.
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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?
 
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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?
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.
 

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