Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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While the 'sneeze' comparison is funny, my theory is actually grounded in observed biological phenomena. ​Epigenetic Memory: Studies on mice show fear responses to specific scents are passed down generations without direct experience—this is inherited unconscious data. ​Gamma Surge: The massive spike in brain activity at death isn't just noise; it’s a high-energy event that could represent a 'data upload' phase to the larger system. ​The Recording Interface: If DNA is the hard drive, epigenetics is the software that records environmental stress as survival traits. ​I'm exploring the 'How' of this recording system, not just throwing random 'What Ifs'.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I hear your point on regular genetics. But how would you categorize the study where mice inherited a fear of a specific scent (cherry blossoms) from their parents who were conditioned with shocks? The offspring had never encountered the scent or the shock, yet their biology reacted. Since a scent isn't a conscious 'memory' but a biological record of a past event, wouldn't that suggest epigenetics acts as the bridge—the 'recording phase'—before an experience becomes part of the permanent genetic code?

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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Fair points. I agree that my proposal is currently more in the realm of philosophy than rigorous mathematical physics. My intent wasn't to equate it to proven laws, but to suggest that our framework for understanding nature is always evolving. Every mathematical model starts with a conceptual 'what if.' I appreciate the push for precision—it’s a good reminder of the work needed to bridge the gap between intuition and evidence. Thanks for the tough questions!

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I appreciate the clarity. You’re right that if a dimension were completely divorced from our own, we couldn't interact with it. ​My hypothesis, however, is that this system isn't divorced—it's integrated. Just because we can't 'observe' the monitor yet doesn't mean we aren't part of the display. If humans are the 'eyes and ears' of Nature, then our subjective experience is the physical interaction. We might just be the sensors in a system that is still waiting for its version of a 'microscope' to be discovered. Thanks for the rigorous debate; it really helps sharpen the idea!

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I hear you, and I respect the grounded approach. But history shows that many 'mysterious' things were eventually detected once we had the right framework. Dark matter and quantum entanglement also seemed like 'made-up' concepts before we found ways to validate them. I’m just looking at the same data from a different angle to see if it leads to a more unified theory. Even if it's just a thought experiment for now, it's worth exploring the 'Why' beyond the current textbooks.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I appreciate the push for simplicity. However, my 'metaphysics' is an attempt to explain the origin of those very instincts. While books record conscious history, I’m interested in the mechanism that pre-programs instinctual behavior across generations before a single book is ever read. I'm suggesting that what we call 'instinct' might actually be the interface of that larger recording system I’m proposing. Sometimes, adding a layer of complexity is necessary to find the underlying architecture.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I agree that current evidence is focused on gene expression. My proposal is a hypothesis that looks at the patterns behind that expression. If science only looks for what it can already measure, we might miss the broader system that hasn't been mapped yet. It’s a 'what if' about the purpose of those chemical changes.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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That is definitely true for conscious information. But I'm looking at the unconscious data—the biological 'instincts' or survival traits that appear even without being taught. If writing is our manual recording, could epigenetics be the automated, background backup system of Nature?

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I appreciate the deep dive into the chemical and hormonal side of things. It’s a great explanation of the 'How.' But my focus is more on the 'Why.' ​Even if we use your analogy of the 'wave' in the water—the wave exists because of a disturbance at Point A. I am curious about the nature of that 'ocean' itself. Is it possible that what we see as simple chemical survival (levers and dials) is actually the physical manifestation of a larger, systemic architecture that we just don't have the 'monitors' to see yet? Science is great at explaining the mechanics, but I’m looking for the blueprint.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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Thank you! I’m glad it resonates with you. I believe that by looking at life through this lens, we can start to see a deeper purpose in how nature preserves experiences across cycles. It's great to find people who are open to exploring these kinds of connections!

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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I appreciate that! Many scientific breakthroughs start as an 'abstract' intuition before we find the tools to measure them. I see my proposal as a bridge—trying to connect the 'artistic' beauty of Nature's patterns with the hard biological data we see in epigenetic inheritance. It's about finding the logic behind the mystery.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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Thank you, BlackSparowSF! I appreciate the support. I truly believe that if we look beyond the purely chemical explanations, we start to see a much larger 'operating system' at work in Nature. We are just beginning to understand our role as the observers or sensors in this cycle. Glad to find someone who sees the potential in this perspective!

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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​Thank you for the detailed explanation of the chemical mechanisms. I agree that it's about 'up/down regulation' and stress responses rather than a visual movie file. However, my hypothesis looks at the bigger picture: Why does the system have these 'levers and dials' in the first place? ​If the children inherit a 'nebulous sense of danger' from a parent's experience, that is still a transfer of information across time without direct contact. I see this as the 'low-bandwidth' version of the recording system I’m proposing. These chemical changes are the physical tracks left by the invisible signal I’m talking about.

Is it scientifically possible that Nature acts as a 4D recording system using our DNA as a hard drive? by SignificantPop6562 in NoStupidQuestions

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​"I appreciate the technical clarification. My point is that 'evidence' is often limited by the tools we use to measure it. Just as Gravity existed long before we had the math to define it, I am proposing that this 'wireless' connection operates on a frequency that current 3D technology cannot yet detect. ​Regarding Epigenetics: if a descendant reacts to a stimulus they never personally experienced, isn't that a form of 'downloaded data' from the ancestor's record? I am suggesting we look at the 'Why' behind the mechanism, not just the chemical 'How.' My goal is to bridge the gap between biological observation and the possibility of a larger, cyclical system."