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At present, most speculation has seemingly concentrated around a single notion: the simulation hypothesis. In regards to the interpretation of the narrative qualities of the ARG, the theory of the Fractal Holographic Universe proposes that all of reality (in the broadest sense, the Universe and its contents) is in fact an artifical simulation. It further aims to explain the fundamental mechanics of our universe on the basis of this principle. Whilst various interpretations exist, theories envisaging a computer simulation as the setting of apparent existence have gained particular interest.

Holofractals are a series of geometric shapes, beginning with a tetrahedron, then an octangula (stellated octahedron), and ultimately reaching a cubiform shape. Presently documented structures exhibit a similarity to holofractals — this may suggest that existence is inherent to a sort of computer simulation, with corroborating evidence being Minecraft's cube-like infrastructure. Furthermore, the holofractal theory suggests a contrived, machine-like existence (a "we are living in a program" scenario, if you will), this is commonly referenced alongside pixels, the fundamental structural, controllable element in a computing environment as a commonality between the two — an existence that is directly parallel to SMPEarth; an augmented, digital recreation of the world.

After the events of Day 9, it's become clear that SMPEarth is most definitely a stimulation, which is being run by the Laramie Online company and/or the BIGPRISM Computer. The Laramie Online company, however, has been abandoned for reasons unknown.

(Theory taken from Wiki page)

All the information in this relates to a higher/lower dimension which is seeping into our dimension through the minecraft server, which they use for their astral projection as explained.

So there was a civil war in the United States which led to the division of the country into local states, this obviously destroyed infrastructure and led to weird internet laws. There are two known states. Wyoming which became Laramine and California, Oregon, and Washington which became Cascadia. The state Laramine has also created Laramine online, which invented a computer that allows digitally assisted astral projection through higher/lower dimensions. This system is called bigprism. There may or may not have been a coup in wheatland which caused it to get annexed or otherwise effected and made Rick Rouga to be a leader of a new government.

Another group of interest, the Merkabah's, is a religious group that uses meditation to access higher dimensions and astral projection. They also have their own digitally assisted astral projection system called oneprism, which is not very well optimized and is run on a server connected to the smp live server through some unknown means. One of the employees of Laramine online decided to go against the fold and was disconnected during astral projection by bigprism to silence her. This has caused a separation of her mind and body, and the Merkabahs where somehow able to get her body, which they are now keeping on life support as they wait for her mind to return. Sheridan may be their home base of operations and is currently under attack by Laramine online.

A side effect of interdimensional travel may be fugue state which may be impacting people in the whole united states.

The interdimensional system is so far as i can tell with our current information, a system with three different components, light body and spirit. These correspond to energy, data, and dimensions. Data is male or female and static. It is always stable and made of one tetrahedron. Light is made of two components, electric which is male and refers to mind somehow and magnetic which is female and refers to emotions. When these two systems work together you become stable in some way. The description of two tetrahedrons spinning in alternate directions might refer to the oscillation of the actual electro-magnetic frequency of light.

The final part of spirit has very, very, little information, but from what i can gather it isn't visible until you pass into a higher plane. You can conjure the next level in a similar manner to conjuring the last two and once done you need to stabilize it in a way not yet described. The Merkabah's believe ascending this dimension will get you closer to the "father" and is part of enlightenment. Too much is unknown to determine an actual process and i am waiting on more information to come to a more concrete conclusion

(Theory by e4-Bc4-Qf3-Qf7)