Unified Temporal Consciousness Theory: A Mathematical Framework for Subjective Time
August 24, 2025 DOI: 10.36227/techrxiv.175607131.12901344/v1 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Keywords | Consciousness B-theory of time Cognitive science Cognitive psychology Epistemology |
| Key points | Proposes that time manifests as a spectrum of interconnected temporal fields governed by mathematical relationships between consciousness states and physical reality. |
Abstract
This paper proposes a unified theoretical framework that extends classical temporal physics to include consciousness as a fundamental component of temporal experience. Rather than viewing time as a single phenomenon, we suggest that time manifests as a spectrum of interconnected temporal fields, each governed by different mathematical relationships between consciousness states and physical reality. The theory introduces five core postulates and derives mathematical expressions for consciousness-time coupling, temporal anchor formation, and inter-reality exchange rates. We present testable predictions and propose experimental protocols to validate the framework. This work aims to bridge the gap between objective temporal measurement and subjective temporal experience, offering new perspectives on time perception, consciousness studies, and their practical applications.