Why do we need to see gravitation as force?

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The discussion centers on the conceptualization of gravitation, arguing that it should not be viewed as a dimension like time. Participants assert that gravitation is an effect arising from the topology of dimensions rather than a dimension itself. The conversation also highlights the challenges many face in understanding the four-dimensional spacetime model, indicating that the perception of time as a dimension is not universally intuitive.

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why can't we see it as dimension like time?
 
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Gr aviation is an effect of the topology of dimensions, but not a dimension in and of itself. To try and describe it as a dimension is meaningless.

Also, I'm not sure we see time as a dimension either. Many people still have a hard time dealing with a 4-D spacetime picture of the universe. So, it's certainly not something intuitive.
 

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