Exploring the Holographic Universe: Three-Dimensions vs 2-Dimensional Reality

In summary, studies of black hole physics suggest that our perceived three-dimensional universe may actually be written on a two-dimensional surface, similar to a holographic projection. This theory of a holographic universe, where information exchange takes precedence over fields or space-time, is supported by observations of gamma ray emissions and the constancy of the speed of light. The uncertainty principle and Lorentz invariance, two fundamental principles of physics, also play a role in this theory. While brainstorming and imagination are important in physics, observation remains the independent variable and critical to understanding the universe.
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Russell E. Rierson
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Studies of black hole physics by people like Hawking and Bekenstein suggests that our perceptual universe, which is perceived to have three spatial dimensions, might instead be "written" on a two-dimensional surface, analogously to a computer generated holographic projection. The everyday perceptions of our world as three-dimensional could be a type of optical delusion of our consciousness, or merely one of two alternative ways of describing reality.

The universe could be a system of discrete interlocking "pixels" encoded on a 2-dimensional substrate.


http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=000AF072-4891-1F0A-97AE80A84189EEDF

A quote from the book "The Expanding Universe" by Sir Arthur
Eddington:


QUOTE:

All change is relative. The universe is expanding relatively to our
common standards; our common standards are shrinking relatively to the size of the universe. The theory of the "expanding universe" might
also be called the theory of the "shrinking atom" .



Holography uses light in a manner that produces three-dimensional images on a photographic plate or film. A holographically generated universe, would cause an observer to see the universe as being without limits, and at the same time the universe would be finite.

The holographic universe would be "painted" on a spherical surface of 2 dimensions and projected inward, retaining an appearance of being without limit.

Information exchange among physical processes would take precedence over fields or space-time.

Each event in space-time has its own intrinsic measure of time, its own "present moment", which is a point in the the separation plane of past and future, with the future as an uncertainty.

Why not represent the present moment of an arbitrary observer as the inward collapse of the "past" light-cone/circular cross section to the point of the "present moment" and the outward expanse of the future light-cone/circular cross section into the uncertain future.

A 2-dimensional planar "cross-section" of the present moment, which is the overlapping of past history, present moment, and future uncertainty.
p is the observational center of the overlapping cross sections. The "proper time".

[<-[->[<-[p]->]<-]->]

Now it appears that the "past" moments are cumulative and are increasing in information density = Shannon entropy as a cumulative overlapping of Lorentz invariant circular cross sections via holographically generated[discrete] pixels.
 
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That is more science fiction than fact. Observation outweighs theoretical speculations. Try to bear in mind that observation is the independent variable.
 
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Chronos said:
That is more science fiction than fact. Observation outweighs theoretical speculations. Try to bear in mind that observation is the independent variable.

Lorentz invariance is an established scientific "observation". :eek:

Brainstorming is not forbidden in "physics".
 
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Disagreed. Lorentz invariance is not an 'observation'. It is a mathematical construct affirmed by observation. Similarily, brainstorming is not forbidden by 'physics'. It is, however, frequently forbidden by observation.
 
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Chronos said:
Disagreed. Lorentz invariance is not an 'observation'. It is a mathematical construct affirmed by observation. Similarily, brainstorming is not forbidden by 'physics'. It is, however, frequently forbidden by observation.

The constancy of the speed of light in vacuum is an "observation".

What is more important, imagination or ...observation?
 
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The constancy of the speed of light in vacuum is an "observation".


http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3741682



By comparing gamma ray observations of two nearby galaxies, a NASA researcher found evidence that the speed of light is still traveling as fast as it ever has. The finding reinforces the relevance of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity, which depends on the constant speed of light in a vacuum as the maximum speed attainable by any object.

[...]

The constancy of the speed of light in a vacuum depends on the uncertainty principle and what is known as the Lorentz invariance, a fundamental principle of Einstein's special theory of relativity that states the laws of physics — including the speed of light — are the same everywhere. The uncertainty principle, part of quantum physics, allows for virtual particles called quantum fluctuations to pop in and out of existence at the subatomic level, creating what some researcher believe is a "quantum foam" that makes up the fabric of spacetime.

 

Related to Exploring the Holographic Universe: Three-Dimensions vs 2-Dimensional Reality

1. What is the holographic universe theory?

The holographic universe theory proposes that our three-dimensional reality is actually a projection from a two-dimensional surface, similar to how a hologram is projected from a two-dimensional film. This theory suggests that the information and energy that make up our reality are contained on this two-dimensional surface, rather than being spread out in a three-dimensional space.

2. How does the holographic universe theory explain our perception of reality?

The holographic universe theory suggests that our perception of a three-dimensional world is a result of our brains interpreting the information projected from the two-dimensional surface. This is similar to how a hologram appears to be a three-dimensional image, even though it is only projected from a two-dimensional surface.

3. What evidence supports the holographic universe theory?

One of the main pieces of evidence for the holographic universe theory comes from black hole thermodynamics. This branch of physics suggests that the information about matter that enters a black hole is stored on its event horizon, a two-dimensional surface surrounding the black hole. This supports the idea that information can be contained on a two-dimensional surface rather than in a three-dimensional space.

4. Are there any criticisms of the holographic universe theory?

Some critics argue that the holographic universe theory is not supported by enough evidence and that it is too speculative. Others argue that it contradicts other established theories, such as the theory of relativity. However, many scientists continue to explore and test this theory in order to better understand the nature of our reality.

5. How could the holographic universe theory impact our understanding of the universe?

If the holographic universe theory is proven to be true, it would fundamentally change our understanding of the universe and the nature of reality. It could also have practical applications, such as helping us better understand and manipulate gravity, as well as improving our technology for storing and processing information.

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