TEDxBoulder - Thad Roberts - Visualizing Eleven Dimensions

In this talk Thad Roberts reveals a theory that could prove to be the key in simplification of the various complexities of quantum mechanics, space, and time.

[kingOfTheStreets]

Does anybody really realize how monumental this information is? I mean it is almost unbelievable how he was able to figure this out, and then explain it so beautifully.

[FF-qckw]

My dude had to explain quantum physics and dimensions in ONLY 15 min, no wonder he looked like he was struggling a bit, i wish he had more time (and space :D)

[LuisCurrupaki]

After a couple of years looking for some explanation for the higher dimensions, this is for sure the best one I've ever found. Thank you, sir, for clarifying in such an elegant and simple presentation, I'm sure I have a better picture of space-time itself in my mind after watching this, one that seems to make even more sense in physics, chemistry and any other natural science.

[VoteForLennox]

It seems I've found this amazing video a little late. But I believe that doesn't change the importance of this man.
A man who isn't afraid to take on what so many have deemed as The Way of things.
We need more people who take the fundamentals of our science and math and challenge them.
We are a species who like to put in answers to where answers might not be correct.
I do say, his challenge to just because it's worked so far, does it mean it will work for all - is an excellent and dangerous stand. I hope this man does not grow weary and that his video is an influence unto the others that see it.
If you are reading this, stand steady my friend. Because you are what this world needs!

[iwabuchik]

5:24 Let's consider an analogy
5:53 If space is quantized...
6:32 3 distinct types of volume
6:38 Distance between any 2 points in space
6:47 The volume inside each quantum is inter-spatial
6:50 The volume which the quanta move about in is super-spatial
7:26 Then, we have time
7:32 Supertime
7:53 Curved spacetime
12:18 Dark matter
13:59 Dark energy

[Kalepherion]

Rethinking reality, I love it. Concepts that challenge normal perception are what raise the questions that change humanity.

[BingtheLizard]

Despite him running out of time, I wish he could have kept going.

[PianoJester]

This is the first understandable explanation I've encountered to allow a basic understanding of how there can be more than 4 dimensions (x, y, z, time). What a great crash course in extra dimensions!

[michelec]

One of the best talks I have ever heard on space/time/dimensions! Remarkably easy to follow in spite of the complexity of the subject. Great job, can't wait to see more!

[longsin]

Wow, I think this is the first time I’ve got a fundamental understanding of these extra dimensions without being left at the end thinking this is all way too exotic for my mind. Thanks for the great explanation!

[CYOND]

I really liked the theory and the presentation. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[siddhantabhijit]

Wow I love this guy. He's so easy to understand, and humble too.

[johnschut]

Most important TED talk ever in my opinion. This deserves millions of views!

[MsLilichi]

Wow, this is one of the best video's I've seen in a while.. to bad he was under such time constraints to deliver such a great answer to such profound questions..

[natelatka]

This demonstrates how important it is to have the right framework when making any kind of observation. Without the proper mental tools to interpret information we will be limited to ‘flatlander’ explanations that dont always make sense

[lloydf]

This blew my mind. My jaw was literally open for straight one minute when he was talking about quantum tunnelling in the context of quantization of space.

[williamshakespeare]

A very well prepared and interesting talk. Many speakers show up minimally prepared and just ramble, making their 19 minutes a drag. This was by far the best and smoothest explanation of "extra" dimensions that I've seen so far on Ted.

[GingerHarrisShepherd]

the first time I saw the 11th dimensional clip in this talk it annoyed me greatly, upon second time it started appearing clearer, the third time I can start to see the music. Thank you so much for keeping me grounded during this dimension shift! cheers!

[kuylerray]

From what I understand. Hes basically saying. That the strange inconsistencies we see in our 3 dimensional plain can be better described as the result of different dimensions with different dimensional properties interacting with our own. However he really needed more time for the level of complexity he wished to convey on the subject.

[AMAingrid]

More of this please! And I would not mind chopped into different shows. Too much in too little time. So fascinating. Thank you!