Veiled nonlocality, cosmic censorship, and local observations

Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Kato

2017

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Questions about the nature of reality, whether Consciousness is the fundamental reality in the universe, and what is Consciousness itself, have no answer in systems that assume an external reality independent of Consciousness. Ultimately, the ontological foundation of such systems is the absolute division of subject and object. We advocate instead what we consider to be an approach that is in agreement with the foundation of quantum reality, which is based on Rāmānuja's version of Vedanta philosophy and non-dual Kashmir Śaivism. Quantum mechanics opened the door to consciousness, but it cannot account for consciousness. However, the quantum measurement problem implies that we cannot remove subjective experience from the practice of science. It is then appropriate to seek mathematical formalisms for the workings of consciousness that don't rely on specific interpretations of quantum mechanics. Temporal topos provides such a framework. In the theory of temporal topos, which we outline here, the difference between a subject and an object involves the direction of a morphism in a category. We also note that in the dual category, the direction of the morphism is in the opposite direction compared with the original direction of the original category. The resulting formalism provides powerful ways to address consciousness and qualia, beyond attempts to account for consciousness through physical theories. We also discuss the implications of the mathematics presented here for the convergence of science and non-dualist philosophies, as an emerging science of Consciousness, that may bring out the underlying unity of physics, life and mind.

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: How the Universe Arisesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sheaf theoretic formulation for consciousness and qualia and relationship to the idealism of non-dual philosophies

Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Kato

2017

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“…A certain “veiling of Consciousness occurs, manifest in veiling of quantum non-locality” . 57 The full mathematics is under development. At this point, it suffices to say that what occurs is the logical statement I (Am) Not that, or That Not (Am) I.…”

Section: Qualia and Participationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The quantum universe: philosophical foundations and oriental medicine

Integrative Medicine Research

Yang

2016

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The existence of universal principles in both science and medicine implies that one can explore their common applicability. Here we explore what we have learned from quantum mechanics, phenomena such as entanglement and nonlocality, the role of participation of the observer, and how these may apply to oriental medicine. The universal principles of integrated polarity, recursion, and creative interactivity apply to all levels of existence and all human activities, including healing and medicine. This review examines the possibility that what we have learned from quantum mechanics may provide clues to better understand the operational principles of oriental medicine in an integrated way. Common to both is the assertion that Consciousness is at the foundation of the universe and the inner core of all human beings. This view goes beyond both science and medicine and has strong philosophical foundations in Western philosophy as well as monistic systems of the East.

Section: Quantum Physics and Quantum Biologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…23 Likewise, the most persistent paradigm in neuroscience considers the mind as an emergent property of a large and complex physical brain that mediates awareness and remembrance. 58,59 In this orthodox view, "mind" appeared in the evolutionary chain because of the development of nervous systems in general, central nervous systems in particular, or only in primates and perhaps just homo sapiens. 60 In contrast, a view closely linked to the role of observation in quantum measurements assigns a role to subjectivity in keeping with the Copenhagen Interpretation (CI) and particularly its revision by John von Neumann, known as the orthodox quantum view.…”

Section: Quantum Physics and Quantum Biologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Biofield Science: Current physics perspectives

Chevalier

Chopra

et al. 2015

Glob Adv Health Med

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This article briefly reviews the biofield hypothesis and its scientific literature. Evidence for the existence of the biofield now exists, and current theoretical foundations are now being developed. A review of the biofield and related topics from the perspective of physical science is needed to identify a common body of knowledge and evaluate possible underlying principles of origin of the biofield. The properties of such a field could be based on electromagnetic fields, coherent states, biophotons, quantum and quantum-like processes, and ultimately the quantum vacuum. Given this evidence, we intend to inquire and discuss how the existence of the biofield challenges reductionist approaches and presents its own challenges regarding the origin and source of the biofield, the specific evidence for its existence, its relation to biology, and last but not least, how it may inform an integrated understanding of consciousness and the living universe.