I agree with James on this point, as I’ve said it myself independently of James.
Time does not cause change, it measures it.
Time is not an effect.
Dimensions are a construction of man, projected onto reality.
It serves our interests very well, but they are abstract. They are not a true account of reality.
Confusion is caused when expect reality to obey by our projections.
The confusion is highlighted by a question like, ‘How big is the universe?’
It’s inconceivable that there’s an edge to universe. Because, what’s beyond that edge?
Nothing doesn’t exist. To attribute nothing to something, is to disregard it’s relevance. That something is still there, you’re just ignoring it.
‘What’s that in your pocket?’ - ‘Oh, nothing. Don’t worry about it.’
Same goes for dimensions. ‘These are the dimensions of the table’ - ‘What’s beyond the table?’ - ‘Not relevant. Focus on the bloody table.’
Existence is eternal.
Life dies. It may be recurring, as I believe, but that doesn’t mean it’s without end and beginning.
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James has a chip on his shoulder about Science, and throws it all into the same boat.
Because I’m lazy, I’ll just quote some dude on the net:
For reference, my conclusions were in response to a thread of James’.
James - The 6 Dimensions of Spacetime
Me - Time & Life
Do you see the confusion in James’ thread? How he speaks of time?