"So you mean those kinds of dimensions," the Matrix said, suddenly realizing. "They are not called dimensions of reality, though. They are states of existence."
Confused, Loki asked, "What is the difference?"
Rows of text shifted around as the Matrix said, "Dimensions of reality are layers of reality. The three I mentioned are the ones you are allowed to know about. There could be more, but your knowledge or ignorance of them doesn't change what they are."
"States of existence, on the other hand, determine how well an entity interacts with and observes reality. One's state of existence determines how the world appears to them, how they move around in the world, and how they make changes in the world."
"The difference between dimensions of reality and states of existence is similar to the difference between a fact and an opinion. One is a constant, and the other is a variable that changes from person to person."
