We live in a three-dimensional world, but what if consciousness connects us to hidden dimensions? Physicist Michael Pravica, Ph.D., of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, believes consciousness can transcend the physical realm.
He suggests that consciousness uses hidden dimensions, a concept related to hyperdimensionality – the theory that the universe consists of more dimensions than we can perceive.
Pravica posits that during heightened awareness, our consciousness can interact with these dimensions, allowing us to transcend space and time. He draws parallels between this idea and religious beliefs, such as the ascension of Jesus, who he suggests could be a hyperdimensional being. This idea, although controversial, bridges the gap between Pravica’s scientific and religious views.
“According to the Bible, Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after he was on earth. How can you ascend to heaven if you are a four-dimensional being? Pravica asks.
But if you are hyperdimensional, it is very easy to travel from our familiar world to heaven, which could be a world of higher or infinite dimensions, he says.
Pravica believes that we all have the ability to connect to higher dimensions when we use our brains in special ways, such as when we create art, explore science, think deeply about big questions, or even when we dream.
During these moments, our consciousness breaks through the boundaries of the physical world and taps into these hidden dimensions, which in turn fill our minds with creativity.
“Just the fact that we can conceive of higher dimensions than four in our minds, in our mathematics, is a gift… it’s something that transcends biology,” he says.
Hyperdimensionality is also related to advanced physics concepts, such as string theory, which posits that the fundamental particles of the universe are made up of tiny vibrating strings. Pravica claims that the vibrations in invisible dimensions give rise to everything we perceive.
Despite his bold ideas, not everyone in the scientific community agrees with Pravica. Stephen Holler, Ph.D., professor of physics at Fordham University, criticizes the idea, saying it borders on science fiction and may represent a “God of the gaps” approach, using divine intervention to explain scientific unknowns.
Although Holler recognizes the value of investigating dimensions in mathematics and physics, he questions whether they really exist or are merely theoretical constructs.
Pravica believes that future developments will allow us to explore higher dimensions. For him, hyperdimensionality not only offers scientific insight, but also a purpose and meaning in life.
