The concept of relative non-locality: theoretical implications in consciousness research.
Vernon M Neppe, Edward R Close
Explore (New York, N.Y.) January 1, 2015 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2014.12.007 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractEvents described as 'non-local' need additional qualifiers to specify their degree of non-locality, the observer's framework, and the observer's position relative to the event. The concept of 'relative non-locality' is introduced, distinguishing non-locality from the framework of the infinite or a mystic experiencer from non-locality relative to ordinary three-dimensional spatial reality in the present moment (3S-1t). The immediacy principle proposes that events happening instantaneously, without requiring light speed, are fundamental properties of non-local time involving more dimensions than 3S-1t.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Classification Tdvp Consciousness research Dimensions Immediacy |
| Key finding | Non-local events require description in terms of relative non-locality, observer framework, and hierarchical degree, with an immediacy principle for events beyond light speed. |
Abstract
We argue that "non-local" events require further descriptors for us to understand the degree of non-locality, what the framework of the observer describing it is, and where we humans are located relative to the ostensible non-locality. This suggests three critical factors: Relative to, from the framework of, and a hierarchy of "to what degree?" "Non-locality" without the prefix "relative" compromises its description by making it an absolute: We must scientifically ensure that, qualitatively, we can describe events that correspond with each other-like with like-and differentiate these events from those that are hierarchically dissimilar. Recognition of these levels of "relative non-locality" is important: Non-locality from "the general framework of" the infinite, or mystic or near-death experient, markedly differs theoretically from "relative to our sentient reality in three dimensions of space in the present moment (3S-1t)". Specific events may be described "relative to" our living 3S-1t reality, but conceptualized differently from the framework of observers in altered states of consciousness experiencing higher dimensions. Hierarchical questions to ask would include IMMEDIACY PRINCIPLE: We also propose that events happening immediately, not even requiring light speed, are fundamental properties of non-local time involving more dimensions than just 3S-1t.