How Does the Brain Reconnect to Space-Time After Sleep?

In summary, the conversation discusses the topic of whether or not there is a connection between the brain and space-time during sleep. While the question is not suitable for discussion due to its philosophical and non-scientific nature, it is suggested that neuroscience and philosophy may offer insights into the subjective experience of dreams. However, the relationship between quantum mechanics and dreams is not established. The conversation is eventually closed due to its speculative nature.
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I don't know if this question is psychiatric or has to do with philosophy of physics : When we sleep is there subjectively no space-time, we don't feel in any place nor we know the time. So how does the brain reconnect to space-time ?
 
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Unfortunately, philosophy and meta-science are topics not open for discussion - partly because there are no right or wrong answers, and therefore they are non-scientific in nature.
 
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As far as physics is concerned, your brain is just as much "in spacetime" when you are sleeping as when you are awake. So there's nothing to "reconnect".

As far as your subjective experience is concerned, that's a matter of either neuroscience or philosophy, depending on how you look at it. The neuroscience aspect would be suitable for discussion, but I don't think it is very well understood. The philosophy aspect, as DaveC426913 says, is not suitable for discussion here.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Unfortunately, philosophy and meta-science are topics not open for discussion - partly because there are no right or wrong answers, and therefore they are non-scientific in nature.

It is not right nor wrong maybe because it is in a state of superposition of both ? Like quantum logic. Could we use this tool to describe such phenomena ?
 
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Subjective experience has nothing to do with quantum mechanics.
In any case my experience of dreams differs from yours, I distinctly do have dreams which are in particular locations and have some kind of timeline.
 
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Closed pending moderation.
 
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This thread is personal speculation and will remain closed.
 

FAQ: How Does the Brain Reconnect to Space-Time After Sleep?

1. What is subjective space-time fabric?

Subjective space-time fabric is a theoretical concept in physics that describes the fabric of the universe as perceived by an individual observer. It is influenced by the observer's own frame of reference and can be different for different observers.

2. How does subjective space-time fabric differ from objective space-time fabric?

Objective space-time fabric is the theoretical framework used in general relativity to describe the fabric of the universe. It is independent of any observer and remains the same for all observers. On the other hand, subjective space-time fabric takes into account an individual's frame of reference and may differ from the objective fabric.

3. What evidence supports the existence of subjective space-time fabric?

Currently, there is no direct evidence for the existence of subjective space-time fabric. However, the concept is based on the principles of general relativity, which have been extensively tested and confirmed through experiments and observations. Additionally, the concept of subjective space-time fabric helps explain certain phenomena, such as the relativity of simultaneity, which have been observed in various experiments.

4. How does subjective space-time fabric relate to the theory of relativity?

The concept of subjective space-time fabric is closely related to the theory of relativity, specifically the theory of special relativity. It takes into account the fact that space and time are relative to an observer's frame of reference, and can be distorted by the presence of mass and energy. Subjective space-time fabric also plays a role in the theory of general relativity, which explains the effects of gravity on the fabric of space and time.

5. How is subjective space-time fabric important in our understanding of the universe?

Subjective space-time fabric is an important concept in our understanding of the universe because it helps explain how the fabric of space and time is perceived by individual observers. It also plays a crucial role in the theories of relativity, which are fundamental to our understanding of gravity and the behavior of the universe on both a large and small scale. Furthermore, the concept of subjective space-time fabric may provide insights into the nature of time and the concept of simultaneity, which have long been debated in physics.

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