Is Energy the Key to Understanding the 4th Dimension?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the fourth dimension, specifically whether energy could be considered the fourth dimension instead of time. Participants explore the implications of this idea and its relation to the nature of existence and dimensionality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes that energy is the fourth dimension, suggesting that without energy, objects cannot exist in a four-dimensional universe.
  • Another participant acknowledges the initial idea but advises caution, suggesting that one should learn established theories before forming personal theories.
  • A different viewpoint argues that the dimensionality (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D) is context-dependent, indicating that energy and time can be treated as dimensions based on the situation at hand.
  • A participant expresses a desire for further reading on the topic, indicating an interest in understanding the concepts better.
  • One participant directs others to a specific thread regarding personal, unverified theories, implying a need for adherence to established scientific discourse.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of the fourth dimension, with some supporting the idea of energy as a dimension and others emphasizing the context-dependent nature of dimensionality. There is no consensus on the topic.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying assumptions about dimensionality and the role of energy and time, with some participants suggesting that definitions and contexts are crucial to understanding the claims made.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in theoretical physics, dimensional analysis, and the philosophical implications of energy and time may find this discussion relevant.

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I have no schooling in physics but for the past 3 years I have had this idea floating around in my head and figured i'd tell somebody and see what they thought.

my theory is about the 4th Dimension. I believe that energy is the 4D and not time. Energy can be measured like width, heigth and length. Energy is in all things in our universe just like width, length and heigth. I believe are universe is 4D not 3D. if an object is stripped of its energy i.e. absolute zero what happens to it? I believe it will no longer exist, reason for this is that 4D objects can only exist in a 4D universe and so forth. 1d for 1d. 2d for 2d.

well this is my thought. pls post or email me with logic so i can finally stop thinking about this : )
 
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Funny as it may seem, your intuition is not as silly as one might think at first sight. Energy is the generator of time translations. However, in order to make some sense out of this, you should really suppress the urge to have your own theories before having learned a bit about what many smart people have built over the years...
 
There isn't really any 1D,2D,3D or 4D. It actually depends on what you are working with, you might work with length and energy then they becomes 1D and 2D. So forget about fighting over whether time is 4th dimension or energy. it all depends what you are working with. if you are working with both of them then it all depends on situation whichever comes first.
 
i see...kinda

as i said before, no formal learning in physics...but if any of you can recommend any books i would greatly appreciate it. don't know why but seem to be interested in this.

thanks
 

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