An Essay on ‘Fracto-Resonant’ Nature of Life

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A 'field' according to quantum pilot-wave theory (Bush 2015) and quantum field theory (QFT) (Griffiths 2009) when applied to the working of the universe is a fluid that is spread across the universe with a value taken in that space which can change in time. New observations in the fields of quantum fluid mechanics, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning in machines are providing us novel insights into how quantum processing, memory creation and storage work using the laws that governs the quantum world and quantum field theories. Such an understanding can be extrapolated to the workings of the mind to see if similar processes underlie the functioning of living systems. This paper hypothesizes that the construct of the mind is the resultant of chaotic system of interacting subatomic fields driven by force fields that intersperse with the quantum vacuum; a mechanism which has not yet been fully understood. We propose that this integrated phenomenon also gives rise to the subtle mechanisms that help in the formation of memories and also the structures which store these memories as reservoirs. The future of our evolution is the mind which evolves in these boundless intermingling quantum fields and their force fields within the quantum vacuum. With computers getting intelligent we are instantaneously but naively evolving our minds, and in the future, working together with these intelligent machines will augment it further. In fact, the design and working of these AI systems are resultant of the proof of the intelligence of conscious mind. This way the working of mind is always superior to those of the artificial systems that emerge from it.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Here, mind acts as a centralized operating system of various experiences and memories that can be accessed. Emergence of such a centralized operator has many evolutionary advantages associated with one's survival, foraging and interaction with the environment (Reddy and Pereira, 2016b).…”

Section: Raising the Mind In Quantum Fieldsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Emergence of Mind as a Quantum Field Phenomenon

Pereira

Reddy

2018

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“…This leads us to think of consciousness not as a localized phenomenon associated with specific parts of the brain or body but as a global construct resulting from certain functional order and level of activity. This is inherently communicated and encoded in specific pathways following which consciousness at a subjective level pops up (Edelman & Tonon, 2000;Cleeremans, 2005;Greenfield & Collins, 2005;Tononi, 2005;Feinberg & Mallatt, 2013;Grandpierre et al, 2013;Webb & Graziano, 2015Reddy & Pereira, 2016d). To explain this possibility in detail a novel Subject-Object Model (SOM) of consciousness is developed (see Fig.1).…”

Section: Subject-object Model Of Consciousnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Novel Subject-Object Model of Consciousness

Reddy¹

2016

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The nature of the subjective aspect of consciousness is elusive and hence, there has been a lot of debate on how to quantify the subjective experience of a human in comparison to other living systems. Here, the primary concern lies with the question of the presence of consciousness in other living systems, and if so, how distinct could the experience be when compared to humans. Firstly, to probe such investigations, our current theories fall short in having an absolute definition for consciousness and whatever we observe and experience as a human brings about our present notion/definition. Failures in capturing the non-deterministic nature of living/biological entities with our reductionist and deterministic models call for a new holistic science and synergistic theories of consciousness. In this regard, present paper tries to propose a novel consc iousness model; Subject-Object Model (SOM), based on the degree of subjectivity/subjectiveness a living species would naturally embrace. It propounds consciousness as a kind of evolutionary trait and thereon claims it as an emergent property resulting from the parsimony of indexing quantities. Accordingly, it conjectures; the development of certain degree and level of complexity in a living system during the process of evolution calls for an emergence of a qualitative property (like consciousness) for better survival and optimal functioning. This provides a scale to estimate the level of consciousness and the extent of subjective experience of life across the wide living spectra.

“…This is reason why the Nature embraces fractal signatures in designing and fabricating different life forms (at physical and functional levels: Mandelbrot 1983;Reddy and Pereira 2016a, b). While in search, for more fundamental theories of consciousness, it looks obvious that one would attempt to craft such elusive concept by using fractals (Gardiner et al 2010;Gardiner 2013;Reddy and Pereira 2016b). It is natural that such thought would reflect in mind; because we are surrounded by fractal systems both inside and outside; indeed, we are beings made from fractals themselves at various levels (Reddy and Pereira 2016a).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Commentary: Fractals and the Irreducibility of Consciousness in Plants and Animals

Reddy

Suseela

2017

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In the present manuscript, we make few comments on the ideas proposed in Gardiner (2013), with little discussion and emphasis on Gardiner et al. (2010). In the latter article; which forms the base for Gardiner (2013), authors reviewed interesting research studies concerned with the fractal nature of the brain structure and its functional aspects and thereby proposed consciousness to be an emergent property occurring at higher dimensions. Even though above studies could be appreciated for their contributions in developing novel theoretical models and deeper understanding of consciousness, there exist few exceptions based on which their proposals may not be universally valid. Here, we consider the cases of 'Cardiac arrest' and 'Near-Death experiences (NDEs),' to comment and get deeper insights into such ideas. In this regard, present commentary serves as a useful contribution to any further studies along these lines.