Carl G. Jung’s Synchronicity and Quantum Entanglement: Schrödinger’s Cat ‘Wanders’ Between Chromosomes

Abstract

One of the most prospective directions of study of C.G. Jung's synchronicity phenomenon is reviewed considering the latest achievements of modern science. The attention is focused mainly on the quantum entanglement and related phenomena -quantum coherence and quantum superposition. It is shown that the quantum non-locality capable of solving the Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox represents one of the most adequate physical mechanisms in terms of conformity with the Jung's synchronicity hypothesis. An attempt is made on psychophysiological substantiation of synchronicity within the context of molecular biology. An original concept is proposed, stating that biological molecules involved in cell division during mitosis and meiosis, particularly DNA may be considered material carriers of consciousness. This assumption may be formulated on the basis of phenomenology of Jung's analytical psychology.

Concentric and Diametric Spatial Structures of Relation: Exploring a Neutral Bridge Language between Quantum Physics and Neuropsychology

“…It is here that Jung's conception of synchronicity as acausal orderedness, emphasised by Limar (2011) as bridging quantum physics and biological levels, can be conceived in spatial terms. Whereas diametric space is a necessary condition for traditional causality, concentric space of assumed connection offers not only a contrast to this diametric cause-effect conception but also a structured, hence ordered, systemic organising principle which offers a connective spatial movement -an influence upon a system of diametric space to bring restructuring from this causal type of space towards a more proximate mode of interaction than simple causality.…”

“…Without making explicit the need for a neutral bridging language to mediate the domains of quantum physics and biology, Limar's (2011) review of the relation between these domains seeks to adopt a Jungian framework of acausal order, namely, synchronicity. This argument rests at a highly tentative stage.…”

“…This argument rests at a highly tentative stage. Building on the work of Michael Hyland (2004), Limar (2011) interrogates what physiological mechanism may be responsible for the existence of quantum entanglement between cells of the same and different human bodies. The possible role of quantum entanglement in meiosis processes at DNA level within the same body is considered by Limar (2011), while recognising the need for a wider framework for quantum entanglement across different people, given that during meiosis, genetic materials may be transferred to descendants only.…”

“…A further step taken by Limar's (2011) framework is to engage with the hypothesis that molecular orbitals (electron shells) of molecules, biologically active during meiosis and mitosis are in some way material carriers of consciousness. Again here he draws not only on synchronicity but on interpretations of it as a phenomenological dimension based on Jung's analytical psychology (Limar 2011, p.317).…”

“…An implicit spatial understanding regarding division underpins Limar's (2011) recognition that quantum entanglement may exist not only between nuclear DNAs of different cells. Summarising issues highlighted by Hameroff (2004) and Tulub (2004), Limar observes that any cellular structures interacting both before and during mitosis and meiosis processes, and after cells have divided, ending up in different cells, may potentially represent elements related to quantum entanglement between molecules of different cells.…”