[dleviwing]

TinyTree;
You are a victim of overly hyped science. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, science has been moving to a discipline of absolute measurement. This infers that if it cannot be measured, it cannot be proven to exist. Schrödinger simply was expressing this view by stating that until one observes the cat (a measurement) there exists no proof of its condition. We now have a science based solely on terms derived from our ability to measure within the limits set by probability and uncertainty. These terms are placed into equations to allow us to analyze, control, and predict the outcome of experiments. Too often these terms are interpreted as physical realities and thus reality is interpreted by means of the abstract nature of the mathematical language.(Gauge theories, QM and Relativity)

A measured quantity is referred to as a "DIMENSION" and a measured system of quantities is called a "WORLD". The improper use of these terms have created confusion not only for the casual science buff, but for many inexperienced scientist. Science authors, media, and unfortunately our academic systems seem to perpetuate the problem to increase interest and sales.

As long as you keep in mind that "energy" is a measurement; Gravity is a measurement; Charge is a measurement; Time is a measurement; and so on, you can keep your sanity and distinguish the deference between the mathematics of "Dimensions" and the realities of the "Entities". (see thread "Dimensions and Entities")

I hope this helps you ease some of the frustration of illogical logic of QM.

This is why science needs a paradigm of reality (TOE) to guide the interpretations of the math and to recognize the limits of nature so they can be included in the equations.

Best wishes;
Dave