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Theoretical: Quantum Mechanics & the Role of Consciousness in the Physical World by E. A. Rauscher, Ph.D.
In this paper we will address important considerations for the structure of a physical theory and the need and implications for the conscious observer and creator. Complementarity and reciprocity are dominate in the structure of the Quantum World. It is clear that ones meaningful existence directly involves ones intent and action both mental and physical in consequence. Hence, it is vital to understand what intentional will is, the manner in which it arises, as it relates to ones ethical responsibility the meaning of their life may also be considered in the context of intentional will and may be described and understood. We investigate the role of conscious intention in the physical and mental world. In this paper, we examine the theoretical constructs of the properties of observational intention and their local and nonlocal effects on mind and matter. One begins by sensing a physical or psychic input and then becoming consciously aware of it as perceptions and thoughts which result in concepts developed for memories, reasoning and feelings. Then a thought and decision will be made and intention are carried into action in the physical and mental world. We proceed by investigating the role and action of the thought of intentional will and its role in quantum mechanics, its structure of the theory and manner in which it appears to demand a role for consciousness. In order to proceed with our investigation will present some of the basic tenants of quantum mechanics, the structure of the theory and manner in which it appears to demand a role for consciousness in quantum measurement and its non local intentional interaction. The quantum theory gives us two inescapable conclusions: 1) we are intimaly linked to the world as participatory observers, and 2) nonlocal remote connections and interactions are shown to be part of our world process. Discoveries, and/or creations of new concepts in physics lead to the observer/participant issue. Quantum mechanics, the theory of atomic microcosm, is a description that may imply that the observer has an impact on the observed, that the observer has an effect on what is observed. The relativity theory seems to imply that the state of the observer affects his interpretation of what he sees. In the context of quantum theory and relativity, we may be able to shed light on the relationship of discovery as well as creation and its validation of the properties of an external reality. In quantum physics, as well as in the structure of n-dimensional relativistic models, the implication for a fundamental remote connection of events is deeply implied by the structure of these models and their experimental test and we can use this property for our experimental models of the properties of consciousness. The structure of physical theory, its very fabric, is pointing towards a world view that speaks of concepts which have been considered external to the body of science but yet may be implied by modern physical theory itself.
KEYWORDS: Quantum mechanics, consciousness, intentional will
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