A Three-Aspect Model for Consciousness
Journal of Scientific Exploration October 19, 2023 DOI: 10.31275/20232873 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA philosophical model of consciousness is proposed, drawing on Nisargadatta Maharaj's interpretation of Advaita Vedanta and integrating concepts from physics, neuroscience, and information science. Information generated by the brain's unique wiring is hypothesized to become dissociated from neurophysiology and transformed into a universal format within a nonphysical domain where consciousness occurs. This domain, sharing features with Bohm's Implicate Order, has nonlocal properties supporting instant correlation of information without requiring energy for transport, potentially explaining telepathic psi phenomena. An experiment to test for such a nonphysical dimension enabling instant telepathic information transfer is discussed. The model argues that three aspects are minimally necessary to frame consciousness.
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| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | A model of consciousness integrating Advaita Vedanta, physics, and neuroscience proposes that information from brain activity becomes dissociated into a nonphysical domain with nonlocal properties, potentially enabling telepathic information transfer. |
Abstract
A model for consciousness is proposed based on Nisargadatta Maharaj ‘s interpretation of Jnana Yoga/Advaita Vedanta. Concepts from modern physics, neuroscience, and information science are integrated into that framework. A novel understanding of information in the context of a system with consciousness is proposed. Information generated in the neurophysiology of a brain’s unique “wiring structure” is hypothesized to become dissociated from the neurophysiology and transformed into a universal format within a nonphysical domain in which consciousness is assumed to occur. Sharing features with Bohm’s Implicate Order, the nonphysical domain has nonlocal properties which support instant correlation of information throughout. The energy of a carrier is not needed to transport information in the nonphysical domain. This allows for low-energy neurological systems to transfer information associated with thought across large distances, as observed in telepathic psi phenomena. An experiment to test for the existence of a nonphysical dimension that supports instant telepathic information transfer is discussed. It is argued that three is the minimum number of aspects necessary to model a practical framework for consciousness.