Quantum Consciousness: Reconciling Science and Spirituality Toward Our Evolutionary Future(s)
World Futures September 23, 2010 DOI: 10.1080/02604027.2010.503549 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 9 |
| Key points | Argues that a transition to a quantum-like 'consciousness field' is underway, supported by findings from neuroscience, quantum biology, and quantum physics, which give spiritual and transcendental states a scientific basis. |
Abstract
As a global species we may be in the throes of passing through a transition toward a different state of consciousness. This new state may likely be characterized by quantum properties such as coherence and non-local field information. Such a “consciousness field” would transform how we relate to other people, the world around us, and expand our perceptual realities. This evolutionary development, it is suggested, manifests a transition from biological and sociocultural forms of evolution to incorporating a new level: that of neuro-genetic evolution. In this article I examine how new discoveries in neuroscience, quantum biology, and quantum physics have shown that a form of non-local connected consciousness has a physical-scientific foundation. What this demonstrates is that certain spiritual or transcendental states have a valid basis within the new scientific paradigm.