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fundamental laws of physics
Also known as: fundamental laws of physics, fundamental physics
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Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Dec 20, 2023 2 facts
claimThe human brain contains very high levels of Φ (integrated information), particularly in areas considered necessary for consciousness, but small amounts of Φ can also be found at the level of fundamental physics, such as in protons and neutrons.
claimFundamental physics is formulated purely in terms of mathematics, such as Schrödinger’s equation or Newton’s equations.
David Chalmers Thinks the Hard Problem Is Really Hard scientificamerican.com Apr 10, 2017 1 fact
perspectiveDavid Chalmers expresses skepticism regarding the hope that a 'theory of everything' will explain why fundamental laws of physics are the way they are, noting that even string theory leaves the question of why strings exist unanswered.
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu Nov 30, 2004 1 fact
referencePaavo Pylkkänen published the paper "Fundamental physics and the mind – Is there a connection?" in the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Quantum Interaction (edited by Harald Atmanspacher et al.) in 2015 through Springer.
Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 1 fact
claimBilodeau proposes a physics-based approach to consciousness that abandons the idea of objectively existing states in fundamental physics, suggesting instead that physical reality crystallizes as a product of experience and inquiry.
Panpsychism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2015 Edition) plato.stanford.edu May 23, 2001 1 fact
claimA significant problem for panpsychism is that even if a revolution in fundamental physics were required to account for consciousness, there is no clear reason why the new features of that transformed physics would necessarily be mental features.
National Academies Publish New Report Reviewing Evidence for ... nationalacademies.org Sep 17, 2025 1 fact
claimApplying the fundamental physics of the Earth system leads to the conclusion that future atmospheric greenhouse gas increases will cause continued warming.
Universal consciousness as foundational field: A theoretical bridge ... pubs.aip.org Nov 13, 2025 1 fact
claimThe paper titled 'Universal consciousness as foundational field: A theoretical bridge' presents a framework that integrates consciousness with fundamental physics.