Michael, it's very stimulating and mind-expanding work. The Book of Revelations is very different from other Biblical writings because it's written halographically. You ha e to consider the spiritual dimension interacting with our own 3-dimensional world to grasp a better understanding of it’s meaning. It's a 4-dimensional puzzle. Thank you for exploring this theme, I’ll be contemplating it all day!
And I’ll be contemplating your reply: "The Book of Revelations is very different from other Biblical writings because it's written halographically," that's just amazing.
That's the real Bible code. I believe that the Messiah will return, But not floating from the heavens like most Christians believe. I think he’s already here. And he will be able to decipher all biblical meaning.
I believe Adam is a clone of Michael. Jesus is a clone of Adam. Jesus was Michael. Jesus is the perfect corresponding ransom of Adam. When he comes back, he will inhabit a host and take over. Imagine telling that story in Sci Fi fashion?
Flatland is a remarkable book - I've read it a couple of times, and need to revisit it. It's one of those books that seems pretty simple on the surface (as it were), but has layers of depth (again, as it were), that I've found only through repeated readings.
For me, beyond the incredibly well presented vision that if a being from a higher dimension appeared to us, we couldn't really perceive him, I find interesting thoughts on religious realization or revelation - and how uncomfortable that makes the authorities - in the book.
Thanks for posting this! I've been meaning to get back to the book; I think this would be an opportune time to do so...
Thanks for the nice comment, JM. I think you caught the double depth of Flatland perfectly. I'm rereading it too, and I must say it's always a challenge.
I enjoyed reading this, Michael. I remember reading Flatland when I was in college; not for an assignment, but because I'd heard about it and was interested. To be honest, the book didn't draw me in or excite my imagination, but your writing does and I just might give it another try. Thank you.
I like the idea of an omnipotent meta observer making the universe, quantum or not, come into existence everywhere, all the time. But it kind of collides with the experiments where a single human being observing a particle decides its state, does it not? If everything was constantly observed and thus rendered into being, the experiment itself should be hard to reproduce?
Or am I out riding a bicycle (a Swedish saying meaning I might not have a clue what I'm talking about here)?
No worries Erik, I'm prob be the one on the bicycle here :-)
You know that in quantum mechanics, an observation changes the "quantum system". For any given observation, the wave function shifts from a superposition of possible states to a single defined state. The wave function is the set of all the positions in which the particles (we generally refer to electrons) can be found. It is a cloud of possibilities around the atomic nucleus. When you observe it, the cloud disappears and you see the electron at one point. This means that you resolve all the other possibilities, having a measure. In my view, God can observe the system without altering it because He does not observe the wave function, He contains it.
Your writing and ideas are thought provoking, to say the least! Many thoughts come to mind. In the Vedantic philosophy, we do talk about the universal Brahman or the divine consciousness or the observer or the witnessing consciousness or the Atman within us (yes, many names)—that which survives it all and a cosmic force that’s basically, God. It’s a different dimension but the belief is that it lives within you and if try to get yourself in tune with it, you are wise for life! The concept of geometry becoming a novel reminds me of M.C. Escher and his wonderful tessellations becoming art! And I am psyched to read that Gargantua is a black hole. The first known use was by François Rabelais who created the giant called Gargantua, who could eat enormous amounts of food:)
What a great comment, thanks! I'm really happy that this has prompted some thoughts. I do think observing the universe is a way to connect with the divine. As you said, the divine consciousness.
I love how your mind works
Michael, it's very stimulating and mind-expanding work. The Book of Revelations is very different from other Biblical writings because it's written halographically. You ha e to consider the spiritual dimension interacting with our own 3-dimensional world to grasp a better understanding of it’s meaning. It's a 4-dimensional puzzle. Thank you for exploring this theme, I’ll be contemplating it all day!
And I’ll be contemplating your reply: "The Book of Revelations is very different from other Biblical writings because it's written halographically," that's just amazing.
It’s not written linearly either. There are layers and layers hours stories spanning eras. Each one confirming the other.
Exactly the vision of Interstellar, "dimensional layers" is the word. I love talkin' about all this :-)
That's the real Bible code. I believe that the Messiah will return, But not floating from the heavens like most Christians believe. I think he’s already here. And he will be able to decipher all biblical meaning.
That is intense. It will be one of my thoughts this Advent.
I believe Adam is a clone of Michael. Jesus is a clone of Adam. Jesus was Michael. Jesus is the perfect corresponding ransom of Adam. When he comes back, he will inhabit a host and take over. Imagine telling that story in Sci Fi fashion?
You never fail to blow my mind with your writing, Michael.
Until now, I had never even heard of a white hole! So damn interesting.
And a very engaging piece :)
Glad to know, dude! Yes, white holes are quite fascinating and rather unknown.
Nicely written! Also reminds me that I've always meant to read Flatland but never got around to it! Going to have to look for it now!
You'll love it :-)
Flatland is a remarkable book - I've read it a couple of times, and need to revisit it. It's one of those books that seems pretty simple on the surface (as it were), but has layers of depth (again, as it were), that I've found only through repeated readings.
For me, beyond the incredibly well presented vision that if a being from a higher dimension appeared to us, we couldn't really perceive him, I find interesting thoughts on religious realization or revelation - and how uncomfortable that makes the authorities - in the book.
Thanks for posting this! I've been meaning to get back to the book; I think this would be an opportune time to do so...
Thanks for the nice comment, JM. I think you caught the double depth of Flatland perfectly. I'm rereading it too, and I must say it's always a challenge.
I enjoyed reading this, Michael. I remember reading Flatland when I was in college; not for an assignment, but because I'd heard about it and was interested. To be honest, the book didn't draw me in or excite my imagination, but your writing does and I just might give it another try. Thank you.
Honored, Sandy. I only read the book once, but I'am reading it again after discovering its connection to Interstellar and feeling more involved. :-)
I like the idea of an omnipotent meta observer making the universe, quantum or not, come into existence everywhere, all the time. But it kind of collides with the experiments where a single human being observing a particle decides its state, does it not? If everything was constantly observed and thus rendered into being, the experiment itself should be hard to reproduce?
Or am I out riding a bicycle (a Swedish saying meaning I might not have a clue what I'm talking about here)?
No worries Erik, I'm prob be the one on the bicycle here :-)
You know that in quantum mechanics, an observation changes the "quantum system". For any given observation, the wave function shifts from a superposition of possible states to a single defined state. The wave function is the set of all the positions in which the particles (we generally refer to electrons) can be found. It is a cloud of possibilities around the atomic nucleus. When you observe it, the cloud disappears and you see the electron at one point. This means that you resolve all the other possibilities, having a measure. In my view, God can observe the system without altering it because He does not observe the wave function, He contains it.
Your writing and ideas are thought provoking, to say the least! Many thoughts come to mind. In the Vedantic philosophy, we do talk about the universal Brahman or the divine consciousness or the observer or the witnessing consciousness or the Atman within us (yes, many names)—that which survives it all and a cosmic force that’s basically, God. It’s a different dimension but the belief is that it lives within you and if try to get yourself in tune with it, you are wise for life! The concept of geometry becoming a novel reminds me of M.C. Escher and his wonderful tessellations becoming art! And I am psyched to read that Gargantua is a black hole. The first known use was by François Rabelais who created the giant called Gargantua, who could eat enormous amounts of food:)
What a great comment, thanks! I'm really happy that this has prompted some thoughts. I do think observing the universe is a way to connect with the divine. As you said, the divine consciousness.
Thanks for the comment and for Nuclear Bulge, Bryan. I think I've never read Michio Kaku, but he sounds good. Which of his books should I read?