The universe has its secrets. Extra dimensions of space might be one of them. If so, the universe has been hiding those dimensions, protecting them, keeping them coyly under wraps. From a casual glance, you would never suspect a thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The universe may contain hidden extra dimensions that are not obvious to casual observation.
- In plain terms
- There might be hidden parts of reality we cannot see.
- What can you take from it?
- Reality could be more complex than it appears.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What else might be hidden in plain sight?
Another view
It presents a theoretical idea as a likely fact.
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