Logic Puzzles: Dimensional Struggles

The common concept of dimensions is a work of fantasy, but before I get ahead of myself, let's define the subject. Paraphrasing from merriam-webster:

1. a (1): measure in one direction; specifically : one of three coordinates determining a position in space or four coordinates determining a position in space and time (2): one of a group of properties whose number is necessary and sufficient to determine uniquely each element of a system of usually mathematical entities (as an aggregate of points in real or abstract space); a parameter or coordinate variable assigned to such a property (3): the number of elements in a basis of a vector space
   b: the quality of spatial extension
   c: a lifelike or realistic quality
   d: the range over which or the degree to which something extends
   e: one of the elements or factors making up a complete personality or entity
2. any of the fundamental units (as of mass, length, or time) on which a derived unit is based; also : the power of such a unit
3. a level of existence or consciousness


I hold no qualms regarding the use of "dimension" as a word for a measurement. I think this is what the word should strictly remain as. It is an aspect of something that is quantitatively measurable. Even using the word to describe the qualitative aspect of something is okay if this is not mixed with a quantitative value that also uses this word. The issue is the creation of a system that poorly combines different concepts that are not cohesive. So naturally I see issues when someone uses the third definition listed (a level of existence), and uses another definition inside of it (the physical measurement of something).

What is the issue? Well, the problem is that theories concerning the dimensions of reality include the dimensions of space as well as entirely different concepts, some of which are not quantitative. The misuse of "dimensions" is done by both scientists and those claiming to have knowledge of metaphysics, or those who identify with the new age. This is not about specific ideas exactly, but about the fundamental problem in the language used in discussing the dimensions of physical reality, or dimensions separate or above that reality.

If the language on dimensions has to do with consciousness, then what is being talked about are the dimensions of reality we are conscious of. The first three are the dimensions of space, which gives us the 3rd dimension. A higher dimension, say a 4th or 5th dimension, would mean there are more aspects of reality for one to become aware of. There is little wrong with that unless it is not stated what those things are.

Of course, we normally use the word "dimension" in measurement or observation, as mentioned above. The other usage as a separate reality is borrowed with the involved rhetoric, which combines both ideas into one. This is normally confusing though, since adding dimensions onto length, width, height or depth indicates there is something else for you to physically measure. Stacking entirely different concepts onto the concept of measuring space is problematic, especially if it becomes something you don't normally measure/calculate.

So what would be a fifth dimensional reality? Well, if concepts are being grouped together correctly, the additional dimensions are things we can quantify. Many potentials are quantifiable, so knowing one's potentials can technically be considered a measurement of possibility. This is similar to looking ahead through time, which does operate through space, so it can counts as a type of space measurement. Another possible addition to reality is the idea of value, but this is not normally quantifiable, it is a qualitative trait. The value would have to be in a certain number of something. However, if one brings frequency or a vibration rate into the picture, this could be both quantitative and qualitative in nature.

So my guess is if you were to "enter" this 5th dimension, it means you instinctively know your set of potentials at any given time (within a certain free will causality window) and measure the vibration of yourself, others, or your environment. Perhaps you could also combine those two traits, and know how your potentials will affect the vibration of everything around you. Let's be clear though, this is not morontia reality. That is something entirely different, and I have little idea how morontia physics work. Plus, with the morontia form, people gain new senses, but we aren't told what many of them are. Maybe my two guesses are included as extra senses, but it doesn't matter. The point is that quantifying one's perspective, which is really a qualitative experience, doesn't usually work when you are missing the "Rosetta Stone" needed to understand the material. Most new age material lacks this, and is void of consistency.

These matters do not improve much in the realm of science, as time itself is seen as a dimension of reality. While it could be considered as such, the dimension of time does not include the potentials of time. Potentials are created and actualized by will within space and through time. Even though potentials exist in the sense that they can influence our behavior, they do not exist as part of reality. At best, they exist in the realm of thought, or the universal mind, but this is still not an objective dimension of physical reality. They would not be potentials if they truly existed in the physical world.

I see all dimensions as facets of observation, whether the observer is God or man. It is just a means through which we can define reality, that which we do understand and that which we do not. I can say that time is a dimension of experience, or that taste is a dimension of food. Ultimately, it's the same thing. You're taking a part of your observation and defining it in order to create continuity between persons and things. To me though, dimensions will always be measurements of actuals. Others can create their own ideas on how reality is structured, but that system will depend on their observations.

Morontia reality could be seen as its own separate dimension, but it is not. It exists within space as well, and can be impacted by observable forces (gravity for instance). Architectural spheres are made of normal matter, and the morontia buildings sitting on top do not sink through the ground or float in the air. They influence and are influenced by what we call physical reality. The realm of spirit may also be looked at as its own dimension, but spirit still works within space and time. The rules are different, but it is not separated from the time-space universe. Instead, it is deeply integrated.

Dimensions are broad categories of observable aspects of reality, but these dimensions follow certain rules, and there may be another aspect of reality that ignores these dimensions or rules. For instance, many higher spirits simply cannot see the physical realm that we see unless aided. From their perspective, the dimensions of reality are different as their observations of reality are different, and the same is true for us. There is simply a limit to our ability of measuring and defining what exists, whether it be quantitative or qualitative.