Relative rate of change in in any spatial dimension, length,...

Relative rate of change in in any spatial dimension, length, breadth, depth, is our measurment of time, where space is 'spacetime.'

The trouble arises when folks who like to believe in their favourite things try to use science to support their hobbyhorse, that's when we see bad science (if that's what it can be called) trotted out, including quantum woo. Quantum woo and 'higher dimensions' takes the cake.