Synchronization and Coherence as an Organizing Principle in the Organism, Social Interaction, and Consciousness

Abstract

The hypothesis that the synchronization and coherence of body systems and of the body's electromagnetic fields may be an important organizing principle in the organism is presented. A summary of early insights on synchronization and coherence in the organism is followed by the presentation of recent findings in neurobiology and other disciplines on synchronization within and between physiological systems and on interpersonal synchronization and coherence in social psychology and social neurobiology. This leads to the consideration of the role of synchronization and coherence in the overall integration of physiological systems, in body-mind integration, and in a field model of consciousness. Finally, the possible importance of synchronization and coherence for the optimal functioning of the organism and for health is discussed, and the possible biophysical relevance of Antonovsky's concept of a "sense of coherence" as a state of complete integration of all systems of body and mind, of holistic and optimal functioning, and optimal regulatory capability corresponding to a coherent integrated state of the physiological systems, the body's electromagnetic fields, and consciousness, which is known in various cultural traditions of the world.

The Nature of the Relation Between Psychology and Physics: An Argument for a Central Role of Electromagnetism in Thought and Behavior

“…Others are beginning to recognize the importance of synchronous coherence in psychology, although these models may not have grasped the proper mechanisms and functional importance of "electromagnetic fields" in the brain and body (Bischof, 2008;Manzalini, 2010). They have usually been described as "bioelectric" effects (Burr, 1939) that are typically considered to be primarily a byproduct or a reflection of some cognitive and biological processes.…”

Phenomenological and neurophysiologic investigation into contemplatingumoya(Spirit) and its psychological applications

“…Evidence from neurophysi ologic correlates support this assertion with specific regard to significantly decreased breath rate, associated with the relaxation response and releasing o f the individual self to the universal world (Benson, 1996;Iyengar, 2005;Judith, 2004), as well as decreased delta and beta bandwidth activity, which is generally associated with enhanced consciousness and suspension of critical thought respectively (Thompson & Thompson, 2004). The other neurophysiologic correlates of the experiential descriptions consistently pointed to an individually diverse yet collec tively synchronistic process characterized by a coherent, relaxed and alert state of waking consciousness (Bischoff, 2008;Csikszentmihalyi, 1990;McCraty & Atkinson, 2003;Wilber, 2000). Participants collectively described uMoya consciousness in absolute, relative, immanent, transcendent, interior, exterior, ascending, descending, spiralling, empowering, enlightening, enveloping, emerging, fulfilling, uplifting, intuitive, imaginative, energetic, cognitive, emotional and sensual terms.…”

“…Clasp electrodes were placed on each ear lobe with one open cup electrode located in the area between the somatosensory and motor cortex (Cz). This region was selected as it has been implicated in the experience of "flow" (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990) and sense o f coherence (Antonovsky, 1987;Bischoff, 2008). In addition, an emWave2 apparatus, attached to one ear and linked to a laptop computer, gave readings of heart rate variability, time elapsed, as well as low, medium and high levels of physiological coherence.…”

Acompañando e intensificando la información entrante en el explorar generativo

“…Además, se deben aislar los intervinientes en el entrelazamiento del entorno para evitar así una exposición a mediciones desde el mismo, que limitarían sus probabilidades de existencia en estados paralelos. Esto es un procedimiento un poco anticuado ya, pues "en los experimentos desde 2008 se ha encontrado que las condiciones para que los entrelazamientos aparezcan pueden ser aflojadas" (Gernert 2010: 49-50 Bennet et al 2008;Bischof 2008;Bonilla 2008;Elbow 1993;Grinberg-Zylberbaum et al 1992;Grinberg-Zylberbaum et al 1994;Haas 2011;Hagelin 2007;Hinterberger 2010;Rubia 2013;Smith 2002;Venkatasubramanian et al 2008;Ventegodt et al 2004;Wackermann et al 2003); relación a distancia entre personas-contexto Bischof 2008;Bonilla 2008;Cheran 2012;Greyson 2011;Hiley et al 2005;Patil et al 2012;Shen 2010;Smith 2002); relación a distancia entre seres vivos (Bonilla 2008;Gernert 2010;Stagnaro 2011;Trushin 2003;Vedral 2008); "experiencias cercanas a la muerte" (Bateson 1998;Greyson 2008;Greyson 2011; Knapton 2014; Venkatasubramanian et al 2008) 376 Aunque toda la obra de Jung contiene referencias a lo no-físico, a lo que él llamaba la psique, se podría considerar para el lector interesado la obra: Jung, Carl G. Dejar dicho también, respecto al estilo de escritura otra vez, que se plantea una manera de escribir exteriorizada (de tipo APA (Asociación de Psicología en Estados Unidos)), como si de un extraterrestre que escribiera se tratara. Para expresar, manifestar y materializar esta exteriorización se utilizan los pronombres no personales.…”

“…4 La vinculación por la intención". "Clarividencia, telepatía y telequinesis" (Bem 2011;Davis 2004;Leder 2005;Tart 1972;Wozniak 1995); relación a distancia entre personas Astin et al 2000;Bennet et al 2008;Bischof 2008;Bonilla 2008;Elbow 1993;Grinberg-Zylberbaum et al 1992;Grinberg-Zylberbaum et al 1994;Haas 2011;Hagelin 2007;Hinterberger 2010;Rubia 2013;Smith 2002;Venkatasubramanian et al 2008;Ventegodt et al 2004;Wackermann et al 2003); relación a distancia entre personas-contexto Bischof 2008;Bonilla 2008;Cheran 2012;Greyson 2011;Hiley et al 2005;Patil et al 2012;Shen 2010;Smith 2002); relación a distancia entre seres vivos (Bonilla 2008;Gernert 2010;Stagnaro 2011;Trushin 2003;Vedral 2008); "experiencias cercanas a la muerte" (Bateson 1998;Greyson 2008;Greyson 2011;Knapton 2014;; experiencias cercanas a la muerte y salidas del cuerpo (Davis 2004;Greyson 2011, Knapton 2014; "percepciones extrasensoriales o/y telepatía" (Bem 2011;…”