The Dimensional Overlap Hypothesis: A Human-Scale Theory of Perceptual Shift, Cosmic Continuity, and the Veil of Perception — LessWrong

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The Dimensional Overlap Hypothesis: A Human-Scale Theory of Perceptual Shift, Cosmic Continuity, and the Veil of Perception

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16th Oct 2025

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Proposed by Haroon Khan — independent observation of physics, perception, and universal continuity

Abstract
This paper proposes a unified hypothesis connecting cosmic expansion, human perception, and dimensional overlap, incorporating spiritual insight into the understanding of reality. Observations suggest that reality may consist of layered frequencies, which occasionally interact with human consciousness, resulting in perceptual shifts, memory anomalies, and other phenomena often dismissed as coincidence. Earth, composed of materials from multiple cosmic sources, functions as a node where these frequencies intersect. Historical and philosophical traditions suggest that conscious beings are naturally limited by a “veil,” which aligns with the proposed frequency and dimensional interactions. This framework integrates physical, biological, and metaphysical considerations, inviting independent investigation.
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1. Introduction
The universe is in continuous expansion; the Big Bang remains an ongoing process rather than a completed event. This expansion influences matter, energy, and potentially the perception of conscious beings within it. Humans perceive only a fraction of light, sound, and electromagnetic frequencies. Other species, such as bees, perceive signals invisible to humans, demonstrating that reality exists in layers beyond ordinary perception.
Philosophical and spiritual traditions speak of a veil separating what is perceptible from what is hidden. This veil, interpreted here as a natural boundary in frequency and dimensional perception, may explain phenomena such as memory anomalies, déjà vu, and shifts in subjective reality.
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2. Observations
2.1 Cosmic Origins and Planetary Composition
Earth contains elements from multiple cosmic sources:
•    Water, likely delivered via comets or other extraterrestrial bodies
•    Metals formed in ancient supernovae
•    Minerals and elements that conduct and resonate with vibrational energy
These materials may facilitate the intersection of cosmic and dimensional frequencies, allowing the planet itself to act as a resonant node influencing living systems.
2.2 Biological Frequency Perception
•    Bees and other species detect ultraviolet and electromagnetic frequencies beyond human perception.
•    Disturbances in these frequencies, such as electromagnetic pollution, result in behavioral anomalies.
•    Humans, less sensitive to these signals, may experience indirect effects through shifts in consciousness or memory.
2.3 Human Design and Sensitivity to Cosmic and Spiritual Frequencies
Humans appear designed for equilibrium — internal, social, and emotional harmony corresponds to specific frequency ranges. External disturbances — natural, cosmic, or man-made — create interference patterns. Some individuals maintain alignment, while others experience perceptual anomalies or heightened awareness. This interaction suggests that consciousness is sensitive not only to physical frequencies but also to metaphysical patterns, traditionally described as the “veil” between visible and hidden realities.
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3. Dimensional Overlap and the Veil of Perception
The hypothesis proposes that multiple frequency layers or dimensions coexist and occasionally intersect. These intersections manifest as:
•    Memory shifts and perceptual anomalies
•    Déjà vu or unexplained resonance
•    Awareness of hidden patterns
The veil serves as a natural limitation in human perception, preventing full exposure to overlapping dimensions except in brief, spontaneous alignments. The veil is not merely a metaphor; it is a structural feature of consciousness and dimensional interaction.
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4. Integrating Physics, Biology, and Spiritual Insight
Earth’s composition — metals, water, and organic systems — functions as a conductor and recorder of vibrational and dimensional information. Conscious beings interact with these frequencies constantly.
Spiritual insight aligns with this model: what is unseen exists, and human awareness is naturally limited. The veil preserves balance, allowing survival while providing occasional glimpses of deeper truth. Historical accounts, philosophy, and metaphysical teachings reference this principle consistently, suggesting that what is invisible to the senses still interacts with perception.
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5. Implications and Testable Observations
•    Memory anomalies and shifts in perception may correlate with electromagnetic fluctuations or environmental frequency changes.
•    Regions with specific mineral and metallic compositions may demonstrate stronger dimensional resonance effects.
•    Biological species sensitive to frequency can act as indicators of dimensional overlap or frequency shifts.
•    Temporal observation during high cosmic activity (e.g., solar storms, geomagnetic events) may reveal subtle effects on human perception and memory.
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6. Conclusion
This theory proposes that human perception is influenced by intersecting layers of frequency and dimension, operating in parallel with cosmic expansion. Earth serves as a natural node, and living beings experience resonance shaped by both physical and metaphysical structures. The veil — a protective and guiding limitation of perception — allows consciousness to interact with reality without overwhelming it. Observed phenomena such as perceptual shifts, memory anomalies, and déjà vu may be explained through these interactions, bridging physics and spiritual insight into a unified framework.
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Author’s Note
This is an original, independent theory. Its purpose is to provoke observation and exploration, not to assert established scientific fact. Those who feel compelled to challenge or investigate this hypothesis will find themselves drawn to engage — not by persuasion, but by the natural force of curiosity and awareness itself.