Is Imagining the Tenth Dimension accurate?

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The discussion centers on the accuracy of Rob Bryanton's "Imagining the Tenth Dimension" regarding higher dimensions. Participants conclude that the book does not accurately represent current understanding of higher dimensions, emphasizing that knowledge in this area is limited. They assert that no book can adequately cover multi-dimensional physical models for beginners without a solid mathematical foundation. Learning the necessary mathematics is essential for a deeper understanding of the topic.

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I recently watched a series of Youtube videos based on a book titled "Imagining the Tenth Dimension" by Rob Bryanton, but I noticed a few inconsistencies so I haven't bought the book yet. Does this book accurately represent what is known about the higher dimensions?

If not, could you suggest a better one for someone with only a cursory knowledge of such things?
 
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Welcome to PF;
Does this book accurately represent what is known about the higher dimensions?
No. "What is known about higher dimensions" can probably be summed up as "not much" or "almost nothing" ... but you'd need to define "higher" and "dimension" (and, for that matter, "accurate") to be sure. You got a link to those youtube things?
If not, could you suggest a better one for someone with only a cursory knowledge of such things?
I can be more definite that that - you will not find any book that will accurately cover many-dimensional physical models for someone with only cursory knowledge. You just have to learn the math.
 

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