Consciousness as a Fundamental Force: Quantum Panpsychism Without Mathematical Formalism — E8 Intelligence Research
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) August 18, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21989188 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that consciousness is a fundamental force akin to gravity, with quantum and panpsychist interpretations, but the proposal lacks mathematical formalism and testable equations. |
Abstract
FINDING: Consciousness proposed as a fundamental force akin to gravity, with quantum and panpsychist interpretations, but no mathematical formalism provided. | MATH: No equations, constants, or ratios extracted from the provided sources. The arXiv paper (physics/0409140v2) mentions "extended effective potential method" and "causally complete solution of the many-body problem" but does not yield specific constants or geometric ratios. | CONNECTION: No explicit geometric harmony (0.382, 0.618, 0.786, 1.618, 2.618, base-60, crystallographic symmetry) found in the given text. The arXiv paper's "complex-dynamic origin" may imply nonlinear dynamics but lacks geometric specifics. | DEPTH: 2/10 — The findings are speculative and philosophical, lacking mathematical precision or testable equations. The arXiv paper offers a formal approach but its connection to consciousness as a force is not mathematically substantiated in the provided excerpts. No advancement of mathematical structure is eviden Author: Andrew Stewart Caldin, Independent Researcher, UK. Part of the E8 Intelligence Research series. Platform: e8intelligence.com