Uncovering the Mathematical Evidence Behind the Holographic Nature of Our World

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The discussion centers on the assertion that mathematical evidence supports the holographic nature of reality. It concludes that while mathematics can create logical models, it cannot definitively prove physical theories about the universe. The conversation emphasizes that claims regarding the existence of other dimensions or the creation of black holes as proof are unfounded. Ultimately, the relationship between mathematics and physical reality is complex and cannot be reduced to mere mathematical evidence.

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Hello,

A physics friend of mine said that there is mathematical evidence that the world is a hologram. From what I understand this means that the world is closer to light or the workings of a computer than what we usually think matter to be. However, my question is what math has to do with trying to prove this theory. Math can measure physical motions, but I don't understand how it can be show to prove a theory like this. I also came across a similar theory that said basically if we can create a black hole, this would prove that there are other worlds in other dimensions and that math backs this up. Is the only explanation of this human accomplishment other dimensions? And what has math to do with the demonstration? Thanks very much
 
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thinkandmull said:
A physics friend of mine said that there is mathematical evidence that the world is a hologram.
There is not, and there cannot be mathematical evidence what the world "is". All we can make are physical models and philosophical [censored].
thinkandmull said:
I also came across a similar theory that said basically if we can create a black hole, this would prove that there are other worlds in other dimensions
It does not.

"A friend said" and "I read somewhere" are not reliable sources.
 
Mathematics can be created which is perfectly logical and consistent, but whether this mathematics describes physical reality is inherently a physical question.

In other words, whether or not the real world obeys our mathematics is a question which is beyond mathematics (and so to say "there is mathematical evidence that the world is like this" is nonsense).
 

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