Quantum Fields of Consciousness & the Mind (Part I) by Rajesh Bhutkar
Some scientists are striving very hard to unveil the mystery of consciousness. For that purpose they have been utilizing not only quantum theory but also the Grand Unified Theory. In my perspective, to lay consciousness in the ambit of our awareness, one needs a three-tier system. The first tier is consciousness, the second is mind and the third is brain. My hypothesis is based on the Vedanta (Hindu Religious Scriptures), which says “Ahm Brahmasmi” meaning “I am God” or another statement as “Tatvamasi” meaning “You are That”. In the first statement “I” refers to mind and “God” means consciousness; whereas in the second statement “You” represents mind and “That” represents consciousness. I refer to John Keely’s work of Sympathetic Vibratory Science developed in 19th century to postulate my proposition of consciousness and mind and then use the postulates made by Hu and Wu to support it. Thereafter, Chalmers’ questions are answered without ambiguities. Part I of this two-part article includes: Introduction, the Quantum State of Our Thoughts, Quantum State of Dream, Quantum State of Dream, Consciousness as the Source of “I”, Spin-mediated Consciousness Theory, and Answers to Chalmers’ Questions. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/436
Quantum Fields of Consciousness & the Mind (Part II) by Rajesh Bhutkar
Some scientists are striving very hard to unveil the mystery of consciousness. For that purpose they have been utilizing not only quantum theory but also the Grand Unified Theory. In my perspective, to lay consciousness in the ambit of our awareness, one needs a three-tier system. The first tier is consciousness, the second is mind and the third is brain. My hypothesis is based on the Vedanta (Hindu Religious Scriptures), which says “Ahm Brahmasmi” meaning “I am God” or another statement as “Tatvamasi” meaning “You are That”. In the first statement “I” refers to mind and “God” means consciousness; whereas in the second statement “You” represents mind and “That” represents consciousness. I refer to John Keely’s work of Sympathetic Vibratory Science developed in 19th century to postulate my proposition of consciousness and mind and then use the postulates made by Hu and Wu to support it. Thereafter, Chalmers’ questions are answered without ambiguities. Part II of this two-part article includes: Spirituality & Consciousness, Mind as an Observer of the Universe, Quantum Field of Mind, Quantum Characterization of Mind, and References. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/437
On Non-locality I: Relative Non-locality by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
This is the first of six articles that form a unified series examining “non-locality” - a term applied for “beyond time and space”. The authors indicate what non-locality is and why non-locality should have the prefix “relative”, because there are different levels of non-locality, ranging from different dimensions to the infinite. The basic structure of reality is complex and most of existence is hidden from our experience. There is a practical relevance to this in our relatively limited daily life. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/438
On Non-locality II: Quantum Physics & Non-locality by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
In this second article of the six-part series, we discuss the role of physics and quanta in non-locality and indicate that these models are diverse, not just entanglement but there are at least nine other models. We introduce the idea of a global term “relative quantal non-locality”. These ideas provide a perspective to understanding non-locality in consciousness sciences. There may or may not be commonality as both models are diverse. We define consciousness. We also discuss Kafatos’s three-tier classification and show how it can be integrated into levels of the relative non-locality model. We emphasize the need for a broad classification of non-locality. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/439
On Non-locality III: Dimensional Biopsychophysics by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
In this third article of the six-part series, we extend to dimensions and the new area of dimensional biopsychophysics and recognize that we need extend beyond Popperian falsifiability to examine also feasibility of the limited jigsaw pieces we have available. This leads to the concept of lower dimensional feasibility, absent falsification. We recognize the importance of differentiating the discrete in the finite from the continuity that is in infinity. And we briefly show that the authors’ “triadic dimensional-distinction vortical paradigm” model can be applied both empirically and mathematically in the analyses of the higher dimensions, including the 9 spinning finite dimensions that we have derived. The Standard Model of physics works bottoms-up from the experiences of 3 dimensions of space in a moment in time, as compared with a top-down approach. We introduce what we regard as the most fundamental concept, namely “immediacy”. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/440
On Non-locality IV: Necessary Conceptualization by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
In this fourth article of the six-part series, we discuss the different levels of relative non-locality and why it is relative to a general level, and specific to the framework of an observer. We recognize the four major consciousness levels: relative dimensional non-locality, relative infinite non-locality, relative mystical non-locality, and relative transfinite non-locality and add to that relative quantal non-locality. The authors’ data deriving 9 spinning dimensions are pertinent and discuss in more detail our concept of immediacy. Similarly, we motivate the infinite by applying the idea of an infinite flow, “gimmel”, impacting all of finite reality from the sub-quantal to the cosmological. We conceptualize the role of the transfinite as the “10th plus dimension”, and the practical significance for us in space-time accentuated in a reality governed by the laws of nature. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/441
On Non-locality V: More Esoteric Relative Non-locality by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
In this fifth article of the six-part series, we discuss the more esoteric and general kinds of relative non-locality, namely relative subliminal non-locality still in space-time, and relative time non-locality with only apparent time shifts, the disputed relative local non-locality where some kind of broader psi may precede regular speech communication, and relative pseudo non-locality variably due to brain malfunctions, psychopathological or other misinterpretations. We then examine global examples: Relative delta non-locality as any ostensible relative non-locality without defining the level, relative higher non-locality where there is specifically a relative non-locality but we don’t categorize the level, and again relative quantal non-locality as any relative non-locality in quantum physics. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/442
On Non-locality VI: Immediacy & Hierarchies by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
In this sixth and final article, we examine the applications of non-locality in physics to consciousness research, and use an example of the framework approach. We then apply the principles of non-locality recognizing how what we’re calling “dimensional immediacy still applies”, yet there may be limitations to Herbert’s excellent “unmediated” and “unmitigated” principles for non-locality. We explain Herbert’s “instantaneous connectivity” of objects, substances or events with our dimensional concept of “immediacy”. We then recognize the limitations of the term “non-locality” and suggest relative distinctions instead: This may assist in our qualitative phenomenological descriptions and recognition of the hierarchically dissimilar. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/443
Relative Non-locality - Key Features in Consciousness Research - On Non-locality VII: References Cited in Non-locality I, II, II, IV, V & VI by Vernon M. Neppe, Edward R. Close
This part contains the references cited in Non-locality I, II, II, IV, V & VI. See http://jcer.com/index.php/jcj/article/view/444