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Thursday, May 17
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Distinguished Colleagues of Edward Wegman: Mathematical Physics
Thu, May 17, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Grand Ballroom F
 

Laws of the Universe, Information and Mind in the Quantum Universe (304692)

*Menas C. Kafatos, Chapman University 

Keywords: quantum universe, information, intelligence

Quantum mechanics has revealed the existence of primary Laws, which apply at all levels of existence. Although there are many, the most important ones are three, Complementarity, Universality and Interactivity. These Laws are particularly important in experiences of subjects with associated qualia. The roles of observation and measurement in the quantum universe involves information and the action of the mind. Despite the uncertainty that is the hallmark of quantum mechanics, information and free choices are important aspects of reality. Information is tied to choices that apparently are made by observers. However, in quantum mechanics, the nature of the observer is left unanswered. Even the existence of conscious observers is often dismissed as if observation and measurement can be carried out independently of human action. Recently, a class of quantum eraser experiments, imply that there is information to be accessed and interpreted and is indicating that access to information, outside of space-time, may be involved. The implications for the quantum universe and the role of the mind are explored, in accordance with the existence of Fundamental Awareness. Mathematical approaches to the existence of Awareness and qualia are discussed. Natural and Artificial Intelligence may be coupled through the use of new computational paradigm.