Scientists have never been able to explain the origin of consciousness. Where does it come from? What is its origin point in the human body? Now an expert has suggested that consciousness might not be a part of our three-dimensional world and likely comes from a hidden dimension.&nbsp;

Michael Pravica, PhD, a professor of physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, believes that consciousness is beyond the physical world and can transcend it in moments of heightened awareness. There is likely no brain activity at play.

This thought is linked to hyperdimensionality, a theory that states that our universe is not made up of just the three dimensions. Pravica says that the universe consists of several more dimensions that humans cannot perceive and there is a much larger nexus with hidden dimensions.

He says to understand consciousness, humans need to explore hidden dimensions.&nbsp;

"The sheer fact we can conceive of higher dimensions than four within our mind, within our mathematics, is a gift... It's something that transcends biology," the scientist told Popular Mechanics.

If this theory turns out to be true, then we might be looking at creatures who live outside the physical realm where space and time are not a thing, Pravica says.

While humans might not know much about hyperdimensionality, Pravica believes they are much more familiar with it than they think. Linking it to religious beliefs, the Orthodox Christian claims Jesus could be a hyperdimensional being.

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"According to the Bible, Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after being on Earth. How do you ascend into heaven if you’re a four-dimensional creature?" Pravica asks.

This he says could be possible if a person belongs to the hyperdimensional world. You can "travel from our familiar world into heaven", he says.&nbsp;

The idea that consciousness comes from a higher dimension is linked to other advanced theories in physics, like string theory.&nbsp;

“String theory is essentially a theory of hyperdimensionality,” says Pravica. “It’s looking at how the universe is put together on a sub-quantum scale.”

However, not everybody agrees with Pravica. Some scientists say it borders on "science fiction".

Stephen Holler, PhD, an associate professor of physics at Fordham University in New York, told Popular Science, "Pravica’s view implies a 'God of the gaps' theological perspective, 'where gaps in scientific knowledge are attributed to divine intervention, rather than being seen as opportunities for further inquiry and understanding'."

Scientists have never been able to explain the origin of consciousness. Where does it come from? What is its origin point in the human body? Now an expert has suggested that consciousness might not be a part of our three-dimensional world and likely comes from a hidden dimension.

Scientists have never been able to explain the origin of consciousness. Where does it come from? What is its origin point in the human body? Now an expert has suggested that consciousness might not be a part of our three-dimensional world and likely comes from a hidden dimension. Michael Pravica, PhD, a professor of physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, believes that consciousness is beyond the physical world and can transcend it in moments of heightened awareness. There is likely no brain activity at play. This thought is linked to hyperdimensionality, a theory that states that our universe is not made up of just the three dimensions. Pravica says that the universe consists of several more dimensions that humans cannot perceive and there is a much larger nexus with hidden dimensions. He says to understand consciousness, humans need to explore hidden dimensions. "The sheer fact we can conceive of higher dimensions than four within our mind, within our mathematics, is a gift... It's something that transcends biology," the scientist told Popular Mechanics. If this theory turns out to be true, then we might be looking at creatures who live outside the physical realm where space and time are not a thing, Pravica says. While humans might not know much about hyperdimensionality, Pravica believes they are much more familiar with it than they think. Linking it to religious beliefs, the Orthodox Christian claims Jesus could be a hyperdimensional being. Also Read: Neurosurgeon says he reached 'heaven', saw 'Om' while in coma, shares proof of it being real "According to the Bible, Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after being on Earth. How do you ascend into heaven if you’re a four-dimensional creature?" Pravica asks. This he says could be possible if a person belongs to the hyperdimensional world. You can "travel from our familiar world into heaven", he says. The idea that consciousness comes from a higher dimension is linked to other advanced theories in physics, like string theory. “String theory is essentially a theory of hyperdimensionality,” says Pravica. “It’s looking at how the universe is put together on a sub-quantum scale.” However, not everybody agrees with Pravica. Some scientists say it borders on "science fiction". Stephen Holler, PhD, an associate professor of physics at Fordham University in New York, told Popular Science, "Pravica’s view implies a 'God of the gaps' theological perspective, 'where gaps in scientific knowledge are attributed to divine intervention, rather than being seen as opportunities for further inquiry and understanding'."

Consciousness might be traversing our world from a hidden dimension

A neurosurgeon has claimed that he experienced what "heaven" was like after he slipped into a coma. Dr Eben Alexander, in his book, "Map of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon Explores the Mysteries of the Afterlife &amp; The Truth About What Lies Beyond", talks about travelling through a "series of realms" which defied "all the known laws of science".

He calls his journey his "map of Heaven" where he says he had out-of-body experiences and angelic encounters. He also went on to talk about why he knew it was real and not mere hallucinations as he lay in a vegetative state on a hospital bed.&nbsp;

Alexander writes that he landed in a coma after contracting meningitis and his chances of survival were zero. He worked at the Lynchburg General Hospital in Virginia and was admitted there. He says he was in a "deep coma, a vegetative state, and all the higher functions of my brain were offline. Scans showed no conscious activity".

The coma continued for seven days and during this time, he says, his "consciousness went on a voyage through a series of realms, each one more extraordinary than the last".&nbsp;

He says he knows the "journey was not something happening inside my head."

Recalling what he went through after slipping into a coma, Dr Alexander said he "felt like being buried in earth", but he sometimes heard and saw, other entities. While he couldn't remember what it was like being human, he says that even there he was still questioning what was happening around him.

<h2>His other-worldly journey</h2>

Sometime later, he says he saw light coming from above, "a circular entity, emitting a beautiful, heavenly music" that he called the "Spinning Melody". It was "like a rip in the fabric" and he went through that rip, "up into a valley full of lush and fertile greenery, where waterfalls flowed into crystal pools."

Alexander says he witnessed "stunning blue-black velvety skies filled with swooping orbs of golden light" and heard angelic choirs produce "hymns and anthems far beyond anything I had ever encountered on earth".

After reaching what he calls "the Core, that deepest sanctuary of the Divine — filled with infinite inky blackness", he encountered the "infinitely powerful, all-knowing deity". He says he later called it Om, because of the sound vibrating through that realm.

He says throughout his journey he had a guide, a beautiful woman he had never seen before, whose gaze led to an "abundance of emotion" which was neither romantic love nor friendship.

<h2>How he was sure it was all real</h2>

Meanwhile, on Earth, he suddenly regained consciousness after seven days. He says he had forgotten his past life and had to learn everything from scratch. Slowly, over weeks, his knowledge came back.&nbsp;

Dr Alexander, who was adopted as a child, had a real sister named Betsy who had passed away. He had never seen her. Months after he recovered, a relative emailed him a photo of Betsy. He immediately recognised her as the same woman he saw as his guide in the other world.&nbsp;

This photo, he says, confirmed that what he had experienced was real.&nbsp;

A neurosurgeon has claimed that he experienced what "heaven" was like after he slipped into a coma. Dr Eben Alexander, in his book, "Map of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon Explores the Mysteries of the Afterlife & The Truth About What Lies Beyond", talks about travelling through a "series of realms" which defied "all the known laws of science".

A neurosurgeon has claimed that he experienced what "heaven" was like after he slipped into a coma. Dr Eben Alexander, in his book, "Map of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon Explores the Mysteries of the Afterlife & The Truth About What Lies Beyond", talks about travelling through a "series of realms" which defied "all the known laws of science". He calls his journey his "map of Heaven" where he says he had out-of-body experiences and angelic encounters. He also went on to talk about why he knew it was real and not mere hallucinations as he lay in a vegetative state on a hospital bed. Alexander writes that he landed in a coma after contracting meningitis and his chances of survival were zero. He worked at the Lynchburg General Hospital in Virginia and was admitted there. He says he was in a "deep coma, a vegetative state, and all the higher functions of my brain were offline. Scans showed no conscious activity". The coma continued for seven days and during this time, he says, his "consciousness went on a voyage through a series of realms, each one more extraordinary than the last". He says he knows the "journey was not something happening inside my head." Recalling what he went through after slipping into a coma, Dr Alexander said he "felt like being buried in earth", but he sometimes heard and saw, other entities. While he couldn't remember what it was like being human, he says that even there he was still questioning what was happening around him. His other-worldly journey Sometime later, he says he saw light coming from above, "a circular entity, emitting a beautiful, heavenly music" that he called the "Spinning Melody". It was "like a rip in the fabric" and he went through that rip, "up into a valley full of lush and fertile greenery, where waterfalls flowed into crystal pools." Alexander says he witnessed "stunning blue-black velvety skies filled with swooping orbs of golden light" and heard angelic choirs produce "hymns and anthems far beyond anything I had ever encountered on earth". After reaching what he calls "the Core, that deepest sanctuary of the Divine — filled with infinite inky blackness", he encountered the "infinitely powerful, all-knowing deity". He says he later called it Om, because of the sound vibrating through that realm. He says throughout his journey he had a guide, a beautiful woman he had never seen before, whose gaze led to an "abundance of emotion" which was neither romantic love nor friendship. How he was sure it was all real Meanwhile, on Earth, he suddenly regained consciousness after seven days. He says he had forgotten his past life and had to learn everything from scratch. Slowly, over weeks, his knowledge came back. Dr Alexander, who was adopted as a child, had a real sister named Betsy who had passed away. He had never seen her. Months after he recovered, a relative emailed him a photo of Betsy. He immediately recognised her as the same woman he saw as his guide in the other world. This photo, he says, confirmed that what he had experienced was real.

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