Particle Entanglement With the Observer’s Polarized Dual Consciousness — A Modified Stern Gerlach Experiment, as Proof
Qeios December 17, 2024
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ISSN 2632-3834
34 papers in the library · 21 citations · publishing 2020-2026
Papers
A Cognitive Investigation of the Zen Meditation through the Lens of Thousand-Brain Intelligence and the Cerebral Reward System
Qeios May 17, 2024
This theoretical paper proposes that Zen meditation can be understood through the lens of Thousand-Brain Intelligence, a framework for how the brain processes sensory information, and its interaction with the cerebral reward system. The argument suggests that Zen practice may modulate reward pathways by altering how the brain integrates and prioritizes sensory inputs, potentially leading to a state of non-attachment and reduced craving. The authors present a conceptual model linking meditative states to neural mechanisms of reward and intelligence, offering a new perspective on the cognitive underpinnings of Zen meditation.
Artificial Consciousness: Misconception(s) of a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Nobody Wants
Qeios November 29, 2023
The paper argues that the concept of artificial consciousness is fundamentally flawed and based on misconceptions, functioning as a self-fulfilling prophecy that nobody truly desires. It contends that attempts to create conscious machines stem from misunderstandings of consciousness itself and that such efforts are misguided and potentially undesirable.
Modern Monads: Leibniz, Continuity, and the Stream of Consciousness
Qeios October 23, 2023
Conscious perception raises puzzles about whether a perceiving self endures or is a sequence of fleeting events. Reapplying Leibniz's principles in a modern context suggests his search for fundamental indivisible perceiving units remains motivated, and modern physics may help resolve a temporal paradox raised by Russell. Recent condensed matter physics offers a hierarchy of indivisible dynamic units that allow a more subtle application of Leibniz's ideas on continuity and divisibility. A local electromagnetic field may inform a collective mode, bringing it into existence and updating it, causing shifts in energy that divide the mode into individual indivisible excitations—candidates for events of experience. Leibniz's monadic analysis may not escape intact, but his guiding principles may.
God's Characteristics as Reported by Near-Death Experiencers
Qeios October 7, 2023
Near-death experiencers often report encountering a being they identify as God, characterized by overwhelming love, light, and a sense of unity. The text describes these reported characteristics, which include a feeling of complete acceptance, non-judgmental presence, and a form of communication that is telepathic and deeply personal. The accounts suggest that this being is perceived as the source of all existence and knowledge, offering a life review and imparting lessons about love and compassion. The phenomenon is presented as a consistent theme across diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
God’s characteristics as reported by near-death experiencers
Qeios September 1, 2023
People who have had near-death experiences often report encountering a being they identify as God, and their descriptions tend to share common features such as unconditional love, peace, and a sense of judgment-free understanding. The characteristics reported include a presence that is all-knowing, compassionate, and sometimes described as a light or a voice. These accounts suggest that the God encountered in near-death experiences is consistently perceived as benevolent and non-judgmental, differing from many traditional religious depictions.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychotherapeutic Approaches for Recurring Nightmares
Qeios August 28, 2023
A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychotherapeutic approaches for recurring nightmares found that several treatments effectively reduce nightmare frequency and distress. The analysis synthesized data from multiple randomized controlled trials, showing that cognitive-behavioral therapies, including imagery rehearsal therapy, produce clinically meaningful improvements. The authors suggest that these interventions are safe and efficacious for adults suffering from nightmares, including those with post-traumatic stress disorder. The review indicates that treatment gains are maintained at follow-up, though the evidence base is limited by small sample sizes and methodological heterogeneity across studies.
Hard problems in the philosophy of mind
Qeios March 1, 2023
The paper examines hard problems in the philosophy of mind, particularly the challenge of explaining subjective conscious experience (qualia) within a physicalist framework. It argues that standard functional and representational theories fail to account for the first-person character of consciousness, and suggests that such problems may require a revision of our metaphysical assumptions rather than further empirical investigation.
What is it like to be Out-of-Body? Phenomenal accounts of experiencers
Qeios November 25, 2022
This paper examines first-person accounts of out-of-body experiences (OBEs), drawing on phenomenological reports to characterize the subjective quality of such states. The authors analyze common features described by experiencers, including sensations of floating, observing one's own body from an external vantage point, and altered perceptions of space and self. They argue that OBE phenomenology challenges standard assumptions about the unity of self and body, proposing that these experiences reveal a fundamental plasticity in the sense of embodied selfhood. The work synthesizes historical and contemporary narratives to map the core phenomenal structures of OBEs without endorsing any particular metaphysical interpretation.