Universal Grammar and Consciousness
arXiv Preprint Archive June 28, 2007 via arXiv
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe orthodox interpretation of quantum theory treats subject and object equally. A cyclical-time process that resolves self-reference in consciousness may interconnect the observed universe and the subject's mind. Drawing an analogy between cryptography and language, universal grammar—the common innate structure of language—may be associated with continuity in consciousness. Extending this, Claude Lévi-Strauss's proposal on universal culture may represent a shared structure of continuity among the consciousness of multiple subjects.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Keywords | Physics.gen-ph Quantum linguistics Cognitive science Theoretical physics |
| Key finding | Universal grammar and universal culture may be associated with continuity in consciousness, which interconnects the observed universe and the subject's mind via a cyclical-time process. |
Abstract
The orthodox interpretation of quantum theory treats the subject and the object on an equal footing. It has been suggested that the cyclical-time process, which resolves self-reference in consciousness, interconnects the observed universe and the mind of the subject. Based on the analogy between cryptography and language, the concept of the common innate structure of language, also known as universal grammar, may be associated with the continuity in consciousness. Extending this connection, Levi-Strauss's proposal on universal culture may be considered as a shared structure of continuity among the consciousness of multiple subjects.