There can sometimes be this fear among laypeople: 'I don't understand everything in science perfectly, so I just can't say anything about it.' I think it's good to know that we scientists are also confused some of the time.
Lisa RandallRead
There could be more to the universe than the three dimensions we are familiar with. They are hidden from us in some way, perhaps because they're tiny or warped. But even if they're invisible, they could affect what we actually observe in the universe.
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What this quote means
The universe may contain dimensions beyond our perception, influencing our observations of reality.
This quote by Lisa Randall suggests that the universe is likely more complex than the three dimensions we experience. She proposes that there could be additional dimensions that are either too small or warped for us to detect, yet these hidden dimensions might play a significant role in shaping the observable universe, challenging our understanding of reality and encouraging curiosity about what lies beyond our current knowledge.
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Example use cases
In a discussion about the mysteries of the universe during a science class.
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