The Scientific Method

The western world has had dramatic improvements in the condition of the human race due to scientific inquiry. This inquiry not only disproved some of the false belief systems of prior ages, but also laid the foundation for an unbiased approach to further development. The scientific discipline involves the establishment of a "theory" and then a rigorous system of experiments to either prove or disprove a theory. This an important understanding. Theories are not Laws. The Theory of Relativity is not a law. It is a concept that has proven to stand the test of time with multiple scientists devising experiments to either support or break down the theory.

Unfortunately, this rigorous approach to life has been misused by people less knowledgeable who insist that if something can't be seen, touched, felt, heard, or tasted that this means it doesn't satisfy scientific method and it is a sham. We are back to a the idea that if it doesn't fit into our world as we know it, we won't accept the possibility of its existence, whatever "it" is. It takes a Galilean soul to stand up to the popular agreement of the day and say: "I think the world is round."

Many things on these pages will be deemed "unscientific." In fact, dimensions as a theory is relatively new and still hotly debated. Superstring theory is a theory that has many detrators and supporters. Does this mean you will be unwilling to open your mind to the possibility? Does science demand that we say something doesn't exist because personally we don't know how it works? Or does science demand an open mind, a rigorous experimental approach, and a "look and see" type of attitude? The only way to test these dimensions is to personally experience them. That means laying aside the skepticism, if only momentarily, and allowing your world to widen to embrace larger concepts. If after some work, it still is not real to you, then go about your business and realize it may not be for you. But, this has not proven the non-existence of these dimensions as in science we all know that you can not prove a negative.