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Its hard to explain,but it is posible to see the same space not just as it is but also the oposite of it?The image in the mirror?
mccrone said:Nice question. I would expect the conventional answer is that space - being homogenous and isotropic - would be self-dual. The reflection would be the same.
This would be a reflection of space at the same scale - across the axis of symmetry.
But there may be also the axis of asymmetry - the axis of fractal self-similarity - which runs from largeness to smallness.
Over a large range of scales, space would still seem unchanged under reflection. But when you stretch out so you can see the whole universe and Planckian fine grain, then opposites may begin to look different.
The opposite of global is local. A model of this is the Basic Triadic Process in hierarchy theory.
Nicole K said:Its hard to explain,but it is posible to see the same space not just as it is but also the oposite of it?The image in the mirror?
mccrone said:Nice question. I would expect the conventional answer is that space - being homogenous and isotropic - would be self-dual. The reflection would be the same.
Tom Mattson said:That may be the case if we envision space devoid of any matter. But if we consider 'real' space, complete with physical objects and processes, I don't think that would be the case. Nature doesn't respect parity in general. The reflection would cause, say, weak interactions to proceed differently than in our world, no?
Here is how I do it. For me, space is not empty, there are an infinity of energy waves that we can show this way ( / ) using keys on computer, perhaps the length of Planck's constant--thus very small--at the limit of the laws of physics as we know them. Now, I want you to get a mirror, place it next to your computer screen, and take a look at space first as "it is"Nicole K said:Its hard to explain,but it is posible to see the same space not just as it is but also the oposite of it?The image in the mirror?
One can "imagine" at any scale I would assume. Could you please provide a picture or internet link that gives a visual of the second possible axis of symmetry ? Is it in any way related to the rotation along the imaginary axis of a complex number, such as (a + bi) , which can be rotated 180 degrees to its opposite ?mccrone said:But Rade this is just holding a mirror to one scale - how you imagine the very small Planck scale to be. So of course you see a simple reflection symmetry. There is also the second possible axis of symmety, the asymmetric one that is local~global or fractal in nature.
We perceive objects. Can a collection of objects which define a particular space be perceived in more than one way? Sure. But this might not be what you're asking. It isn't clear what you're asking.Nicole K said:Its hard to explain,but it is posible to see the same space not just as it is but also the oposite of it?The image in the mirror?
Rade said:One can "imagine" at any scale I would assume. Could you please provide a picture or internet link that gives a visual of the second possible axis of symmetry ? Is it in any way related to the rotation along the imaginary axis of a complex number, such as (a + bi) , which can be rotated 180 degrees to its opposite ?
Nicole K said:Its hard to explain,but it is posible to see the same space not just as it is but also the oposite of it?The image in the mirror?
Space can be perceived in multiple ways, including visually through our eyes, physically through our sense of touch, and spatially through our sense of orientation and movement.
Yes, our perception of space can be influenced by various factors such as cultural background, personal experiences, and even psychological and neurological conditions.
No, there are multiple ways to perceive space, and it can vary from person to person. For example, some people may have a better sense of spatial awareness and be more attuned to their surroundings, while others may rely more on visual cues.
Technology has greatly expanded our ability to perceive space in more ways than before. With advancements in space exploration, we are now able to see and understand the vastness of space through telescopes and satellites. Virtual reality also allows us to experience space in a more immersive way.
Yes, our perception of space can change over time. As we age and experience new things, our understanding and perception of space can evolve. Additionally, as technology and scientific discoveries progress, our perception of space may also shift.