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?

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    The term “Dimension” is a math term. It only applies to theories of multiple universes in comic books and sci Fi shows.

    Also it’s a mistake to suggest that the goal of science is to classify everything. Science seeks explanations that have explanatory and predictive power. Classification is simply a tool to achieve those goals, not a goal in itself.