When most read the above, what comes to mind?

Likely, a definition of physical violence. Violence can come in a number of forms, the most obvious to us is usually physical. And so it is with the world. We interpret reality usually at the most basic level, being matter.

In our discovery of new things in the universe we might think of the discovery of new planets, solar systems, galexies, etc. But what if the new discoveries lie not in only what's 'out there' but right here and perhaps at a 'higher' reality. Such an investigation would require a different perspective and a new working hypothosis. One that includes but is not limited to the scope of our physical universe.

If there are higher realities what influence might they play on us? Human beings could be considered as existing in a higher reality than that of animals and look at our influence on them. We farm them, drug them, and eat them.

If we are not at the top of the food chain or there are higher worlds than ours might it be among the highest of importance to investigate this will real science and objective efforts?