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In reply to the discussion: Flight Crew 'Astonished' to See Glowing Objects 'Zig-Zagging' at 45K Feet Over the Bahamas [View all]defacto7
(14,158 posts)Just for fun, I'll try to add mud to the conversation and say that from what we see at this point, time and space are the same thing. It's not infinite. Don't think of it as infinite. The human brain hates asymmetry and needs to fill it with something, even anything to make the asymmetry seem symmetrical. If we remove the idea that space/time is infinite, the question arises, "but what is beyond that?" The idea of what's beyond time and space is part our natural revulsion to what we perceive as asymmetrical, thus the question. So in conclusion, try not to think of time and space or space/time as infinite or at least think about the idea of a finite universe where what is beyond really is not beyond at all. Beyond is just an illusion our mind confuses us with when trying to make our perceptions less confused; it's just using our very limited experience in application.
Seeking symmetry in asymmetry is a good thing, though. It's what makes us creative, spurs us to seek answers and gives us wonderment and awe.