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[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 41 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

parallel dimension

Aren't dimensions by definition orthogonal?

[–] cmhe@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

That is true for space dimensions, but there is also a time dimension, and would another dimension, that is 'orthogonal' to a time dimension not be some kind of dimension that offers alternative time lines?

[–] deft@lemmy.wtf 2 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

There is not a single thing we know about dimensions. I don't believe it

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

Mathematically we know a lot about dimensions. Usually it's just adding an extra variable.

[–] HarneyToker@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I know a thing or two about the first three, thank you.

[–] deft@lemmy.wtf 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah?! What's their middle name then?

[–] HarneyToker@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

3rd “Lionel” Dimension

[–] cabillaud@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

What about infinite dimensions?