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AskScience: What do we call what holds multiple dimensions? (self.science)

submitted 1 year ago by ozoned to c/science

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In science we attempt to classify everything. And everything seems to be a subset of something else. Planet is a part of a solar system, solar system is a part of a galaxy, galaxy is part of the universe, universe is a part of our dimension, etc.

Obviously there are exceptions to this, rogue planets, but we still consider them contained.

I understand the idea of multidimensions is theoretical, but if they exist, do we have a name or even a theory what might contain them?

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[–] sunaurus@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I understand the idea of multidimensions is theoretical, but if they exist...

How are you using a keyboard as a 1-dimensional being? 😛

In all seriousness, I understand your question is more about alternate universes? In that case, I guess the term is Multiverse

Edit: Speaking of 1-dimensional beings, I just remembered a really cool video with Carl Sagan about dimensions and what it might feel like to experience a brand new dimension, maybe it's interesting for somebody reading this!

[–] ozoned 2 points 1 year ago

I mean I've been called 1 dimensional before. Lol definitely going to watch that when I can. Thank you!