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Bradley J Nordell
Special Topics Seminar Series
1/13/2012
University of Missouri- Kansas City
Department of Physics and Astronomy
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Philosophical schools of quantum theory
Problems with QM
Ontological Interpretation
Implications of Ontological Interpretations
and its meaning in reality
Conclusions
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Introduction:
The Infinite Beach and the “Self”
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Paradigm Shifts and The History
of Scientific Revolutions
• Science does not progress linearly, but
exponential through paradigm shifts
(similar to that of Moore’s Law)
• A new paradigm does not just change
science but it changes man’s perception
of the world
• When will the next revolution occur? Is
QM the last paradigm or will there be
another theory, another insights that will
alfter man’s perception of the universe?
When will it happen and what will it be?
Historical Paradigm Shifts
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Greek/Platonic ontology (flat world)
Newtonian Mechanics
Copernicus
Special and General Relativity
Quantum Theory
Let us explore this history
further…
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A Very Brief History of Physics and Reality (Time, Space,
Matter and Consciousness)
History Reveals patterns in time, awareness of these pattern gives us truth
The Greeks notion of reality (~100
to 200 B.C)
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Particulars
Universal
Reality (ideas) and Illusion (Material)
Beauty Being and Non-Being
Matter
Newton’s/Leibniz Physical World
Principia -(1687)
𝐹 = −𝛻𝑉
Our reality is government by
atomic discrete particle
Faraday/Maxwell’s reality (1865)
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1900’s – The Birth of New Insights/Concepts
General/Special Relativity and Quantum Theory
Einstein’s World
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Four dimensional space-time continuum
Cannot separate observer from observed
Individual Continuum
Deterministic/ local/causal
Gravity is curvature of spacetime
Spacetime metric – universal field theory
The Berth of the Quantum
• N-dimensional Hilbert Space
• Indivisible whole
• Inherent uncertainty
• Randomness
• Nonlocal
• Causality
Questionable
• Measurement alters
The outcome of a
System
• Duality of Matter
• Indeterministic
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The Competing Philosophical Schools of Quantum Theory
Epistemological
 From Greek ἐπιστήμη (epistēmē), meaning
"knowledge, science", and λόγος (logos),
meaning "study of")
• Must rely on a foundation (axiomatic truths)
apriori vs posterori knowledge (Kant)
 The Wavefunction is a mathematical tool for
calculating probabilities (statistical theory). It
does not represent an actual reality but the
potentiality that could be realized by
measurement
 We have uncertainty in the amount of
knowledge we can obtained about a system
(this is intrinsic)
 No clear physical picture can be set, thus
mathematical tools are used to obtain the
limited knowledge of a system due to
indivisibility of quantum process of
unpredicability or uncertainty of a
measurement of observables.
Going back to the three realities or worlds idea,
here we are saying the physical world of quantum
regime is explained or is meaningful only in terms
of the mathematical world
Ontological
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Ontology (from onto- The Greek word
ὄντος meaning: "being; that which is“
• Both epistemolgical and ontological are
essential in a physical theory of reality
• Must be both conceptual and
mathematical feeding off each other
• Mathematics alone constitutes only
knowledge about the statistics of the
quantum phenomena and not the
phenomena itself.
• There is a deeper level of reality beyond
which new concepts and phenomena exist
to give us a deeper meaning and
explanation of reality as it is
• There are no sound reason against not
seeking ontological version of quantum
theory
Going back to the three realities or worlds idea, here
we are saying the physical world of quantum regime
needs to be explained and in fact exists in all three
worlds (which will be shown later can be unified)
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The Mysterious Quantum Land
Quantum Tunneling
Wave/particle Duality and the
quantum entity
Nonlocality and entanglement
𝜆=
ℎ
𝑝
𝑁
Principle of Linear Superposition:
Ψ𝑡𝑜𝑡 =
𝑐𝑖 𝜓𝑖
𝑖=1
Discrete energy levels and Quantum
Jumps
The All Power Quantum
Algorithm (The Oz of physics)
𝑖ℏ
Orbitals and Probability
𝜕𝜓
= 𝐻𝜓
𝜕𝑡
Wavefunction alone has no physical
meaning, however the square of the
wavefunction gives probability density
𝑃 = 𝜓∗𝜓
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The Observer and The Observed –
Undivided Wholeness
The Observed
(observables)
Effect
Cause
The Observer (apparatus or
the measurement)
Operators
Quantum state
In Quantum Mechanics when a measurement is made
that which is being measured (the state) is thus put into
a certain eigenfunction of that operator or observer.
this is in fact one system and to talk of them separately
has no meaning, this is indivisible process of the whole
𝐻 𝑎 = 𝐸𝑎 𝑎
The Observer effects The Observed and The Observed effects The Observer
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The Measurement Problem and the problem of
the collapsing wavefunction
Quantum
uncertainty, intrinsic
property of nature?
Heisenberg’s
Uncertainty
Relations
When a measurement is made on an
observable like position, then the wavefunction
collapses to that specific state. What is truly
going on during a wavefunction collapse? And
what mechanism is responsible for its collapse?
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The Schr𝒐dinger Cat Paradox
1 0
𝑐1 𝐴𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒
𝑃𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑦
1
=
2
𝑐2 𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑑
Equal Probability
for contradicting
states.
𝑁
𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝜓 =
𝑐𝑖 𝜑
𝑖
𝜓𝑐𝑎𝑡 =
1
2
1
2
𝐴𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 + 𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑑
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Wave and Particle
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Quantum Tunneling
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Quantum Entanglement and nonlocality
Quantum entanglement occurs when particles such as electrons are correlated within a
system and then separated. After separation they act as if they are still connected or
correlated in the same quantum state. A measured on one affects the other independent of
distance (nonlocality). This is a form of Superposition Principle. According to the
Copenhagen interpretation the shared state of two entangled particles in the same quantum
state is indefinite until measured.
Communication of
Properties between entities is
independent of distance?
Does this violate special
relativity and causality?
Answer:
Nonlocality does not allow a
signal to be transmitted faster
than that of light
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Quantum Reality?
The pictures
𝜓∗𝜓
Statistical?
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The Main Interpretations
of Quantum Mechanics
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De Broglie/Bohm’s Ontological Interpretation
(a.k.a. The Causal Interpretation)
Both de Broglie (1927) and David Bohm (1952) sought after a
different interpretation of Quantum Mechanics in order to explain
reality as it is and not just mathematically. They felt the current
interpretation was incomplete and felt a different interpretation was
necessary in order to explain the inconsistencies, ambiguities, and
paradoxes of current quantum theory. The grand solution:
The Wavefunction was not just a mathematically object but a
objectively real field that guides a particle with causally determined
trajectories similar to that of the electromagnetic field. Thus the
ontological interpretation can be seen in some way as the beginning
of a Quantum Field Theory.
𝝍 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅
Guides particle
Pilot Wave
Theory
Rejected to Solvay Conference,
problem: proof against hidden
variables later refuted by Bohm.
𝒑 = ℏ𝜵𝑺
No wavefunction collapse
Causal determined
Trajectories
Ontological
Interpretation
Of
Quantum Mechanics
New Order:
Implicate,
Explicate
Particle + Field
Quantum
Potential
Bohmian
Mechanics/Causal
Interpretation
Consciousness
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Postulates
Bohm’s Ontological Interpretation
Copenhagen Interpretation
1. The Wavefunction 𝝍 is assumed to represent
an objectively real field and not just a𝒊𝑺
mathematical symbol, where 𝝍 = 𝑹𝒆 ℏ
2. We suppose, besides a field, a particle
represented mathematically by a set of
coordinates, which are always well defined
and vary in a definite way
3. We assume that the velocity of this particle is
𝜵𝑺
given by 𝒗 = where m is the mass of the
𝒎
particle and S is a phase function obtained
from the wavefunction.
4. We suppose the particle is acted on not only
by a classical potential 𝑽(𝒙) but also by an
additional Quantum Potential
ℏ𝟐 𝜵𝟐 𝑹
𝑼=−
𝟐𝒎 𝑹
5. We assume the field is in a state of very
random and chaotic fluctuations such that the
values of 𝝍 used in usual interpretation of
quantum mechanics are a kind of average over a
characteristic interval of time. The fluctuations
are coming from a deeper sub-quantum level and
schrodiner equation will determine the mean
behavior of that field.
1.
There exist a wavefunction 𝝍 which satisfies a
linear equation. This wavefunction has no
physical meaning but only statistical.
2. To any self-consistently and well d efined observable
(position, moimentum, angular momentum, energy,
spin, etc) there corresponds an operator such that the
measurement of A yields eigenvalules of A.
3. Any particular observable is definite only when the
wavefunction is an eigenfunction of the corresponding
operator.
4. When the wavefunction is not an eigenfunction of
this operator, then the result of a measurement of the
corresponding observable cannot be determined with
certainty. The wavefunction will flucuate lawlessly over
a range of possibilities.
5. Principle of linear superposition, the wavefunction is
a linear combination of all possible states of a system.
Physical meaning comes only from the square or
modulus of the wavefunction.
6. No wavefunction with non-commutable operator
can exist which are simultaneous eigenfunctions . This
means that not all physically significant observables be
determined together. Nature has an intrinsic
uncertainty. Those eigenfunction not determined
flucuate lawless and the “wave” spready over a large
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possible states until measured.
Schr𝒐dinger Equation and Hamilton Jacobi
Equation for single particle
Single particle
𝜕𝜓
𝑖ℏ 𝜕𝑡
=
ℏ2 2
− 2𝑚 𝛻 𝜓
𝜓 𝑥, 𝑡 =
+ 𝑉(𝑥, 𝑦, 𝑧)𝜓
𝜌(𝑥, 𝑡)𝑒
𝑖𝑆(𝑥,𝑡)
ℏ
From (1) and (2)
𝜕𝑅
1
=
𝑅𝛻 2 𝑆 + 2𝛻𝑅 ∙ 𝛻𝑆
𝜕𝑡 2𝑚
𝜕𝑆
𝛻𝑆 2
ℏ2 𝛻 2 𝑅
=−
+𝑉 𝑥 −
𝜕𝑡
2𝑚
2𝑚 𝑅
From (1), (2) and (3)
𝜕𝑃
𝜕𝑡
𝜕𝑆
𝜕𝑡
−
𝛻𝑆 2
2𝑚
(1)
= 𝑅 𝑥, 𝑡 𝑒
𝑖𝑆 𝑥,𝑡
ℏ
(2)
Probability Density
𝜌 = 𝑅2 or 𝑅 = 𝜓 ∗ 𝜓
(3)
𝑚𝑗 𝑥, 𝑡
ℏ𝐼𝑚 𝜓 ∗ 𝛻𝜓
𝑆 𝑥𝑖 , 𝑡 =
=
𝜌(𝑥, 𝑡)
𝜓∗𝜓
ℏ
−
𝜓 ∗ 𝛻𝜓 − 𝛻𝜓 ∗ 𝜓
2
=
𝜓∗𝜓
𝛻𝑆
−𝛻 𝜌𝑚 =0
+𝑉 𝑥
ℏ2 𝛻 2 𝑅
− 2𝑚 𝑅
𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑚: 𝑝 =
=0
(4)
Force:
Hamilton-Jacobi Equation (ℏ ⟶ 0)
If ℏ ≠ 0 then we have not only a classical potential but a
Quantum Potential given in (4)
𝑑2 𝑥
𝑚 𝑑𝑡 2
𝛻𝑆
𝑚
= −𝛻 𝑉 𝑥 −
ℏ2 𝛻 2 𝑅
2𝑚 𝑅
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Many-body Problem and Results
𝑈 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁
ℏ2 𝛻 2 𝑃 1 𝛻𝑃 2
ℏ
=−
−
=−
4𝑚 𝑃
2 𝑃2
2𝑚𝑅
Γ𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑚 = −𝛻𝑈 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁 = −𝛻 −
ℏ
1
=
𝛻
2𝑚𝑅
𝑅
ℏ
2𝑚𝑅
𝑁
𝛻𝑖2 𝑅 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁
𝑖=1
𝑁
𝛻𝑖2 𝑅 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁
𝑖=1
𝑁
𝛻𝑖2 𝑅 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁
𝑖=1
In the many-body problem unique properties come out of the Quantum Potential
and the interaction of all the particles in a system. We see that the many body
wavefield connects each particle and the dynamical behavior of a single particle is
dependent upon every other particle in the system. Each particle effects every
other particle and this information is communicated through the Quantum
Potential. The Quantum Potential is not dependent on the intensity of the
wavefield but only on its form.
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The Ψ − 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
𝜓 𝑥, 𝑡 =
𝑖𝑆(𝑥,𝑡)
𝜌(𝑥, 𝑡)𝑒 ℏ
=
𝑖𝑆(𝑥,𝑡)
𝑅(𝑥, 𝑡)𝑒 ℏ
Every particle is accompanies by a 𝜓 − 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑. The form of the
field creates trajectories were active information can travel
within and guide the particle (due to Quantum Potential). A
new type of order is necessary in understanding this field
(implicate order).
Trajectories for active information to travel.
Phase Space trajectories
Example: Symphony
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The Quantum Potential
𝑈 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁
ℏ
=−
2𝑚𝑅
ℏ2 𝛻 2 𝑃 1 𝛻𝑃 2
=−
−
4𝑚 𝑃
2 𝑃2
𝑁
𝛻𝑖2 𝑅 𝑥1 , 𝑥2 , … , 𝑥𝑁
𝑖=1
• Independent of the intensity
of a the wavefield.
Therefore it is a nonlocal
potential. This new type of
potential is responsible for
unique behavior of
nonlocality and quantum
wholeness.
• Depends on the curvature of
the wavefield not the
intensity!
Relay’s information (Active) to
each particle in the system.
Active information
‘the quantum potential can develop unstable
bifurcation points, which separate classes of particle
trajectories according to the “channels” into which
they eventually enter and within which they stay. This
explains how measurement is possible without
“collapse” of the wave function, and how all sorts of
quantum processes, such as transitions between
states, fusion of two states into one and fission of one
system into two, are able to take place without the
need for a human observer.’ - Bohm
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Implicate Order
Implicate Order: Bohm called this the implicate order the order of pre-space, this is
implicite order within the 𝜓 − 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑+particle of space time. This is the fundamental order
of the universe.
• The implicate order represents both matter and consciousness:
(i) enfold the structure of the whole within each region,
and (ii) involve continuous processes of enfoldment and unfoldment. For example, in the
case of matter, entities such as atoms may represent continuous enfoldment and
unfoldment which manifests as a relatively stable and autonomous entity that can be
observed to follow a relatively well-defined path in space-time
• In Bohm’s conception of order, he emphasizes the undivided whole, and the implicate order
inherent within the whole, rather than to parts of the whole, such as particles, quantum states,
and continua. For Bohm, the whole encompasses all entities, from particles, waves and
quantum states.
Examples: ink drop in vortices. Television signal to picture
The Meaning of the Particle in the Implicate Order
Separate entities (particles) arise from such movement as a result of
certain enfolded and generative orders that
prevail in the movement. Such entities are not separate substances
but relatively autonomous sub-wholes, like vortices in a stream.
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Explicate Orders and Their Unity
When a measurement is made or an observation we
unfold parts of the implicate order, this unfoldment is
the Explicate Order. The explicate order is the particle,
the wave, the quantum state, the observable
fragmented universe we experience daily.
Bohm maintained that in physics, the explicate order
generally reveals itself within well-constructed
experimental contexts as, for example, in the sensibly
observable results of instruments.
The Explicate order can be viewed like a hologram of a
relative part of the implicate order. And once the
measurement is made and the hologram is perceived
the explicate order is enfolded back into the implicate
order
The majority of our theories of the physical universe
is based solely on the explicate order.
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The Double Slit and Cat Paradox explained
In the ontological Approach Bohm has now
taken our the problem of measurement. In
the Copenhagen Interpretation one needed
to observe in order to find out what
quantum state the cat was in (dead or
alive). In the ontological interpretation this
is not necessary for due to the fact that the
wavefield has causal trajectories for the
state to be in and due to the quantum
potential the cat will be in a definite state
no matter if a observation is made or not
Due to Quantum
Potential and
trajectories of the
wavefield which slit
the particle went
through is determined
causally
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Nonlocality and Completeness
Nonlocality is based on the fact that the Quantum
Potential is not dependent on the intensity of the 𝜓field but only on its form. This makes it independent
on distance. And on the many-body problem, every
particle is connected to every other particle in the
whole (one can extend this to the universe) and every
particle is connected nonlocally by information being
sent through trajectories by the Quantum Potential.
Bohm's 1952 Due to the fact that particles (like electrons) electron is a real particle guided
by a new kind of force, the quantum potential. Unlike all other potentials in physics its
effects do not depend upon the strength or "size" of the potential but only on its form. It is
for this reason that distant objects can exert a strong influence on the motion of an
electron.
By this idea all particles are connected within the curvature of the wavefield and
communicate through active information due to the Quantum Potential.
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Quantum World and the Classical World
Consistency and indivisibility
The quantum potential gives a new type of behavior that is far beyond that of the
classical world. In the Copenhagen Interpretation there is not a smooth transition
from the Quantum domain to the Classical Domain (high quantum numbers. In the
ontological Interpretation Bohm has shown that one can obtain classical equations
when the quantum potential becomes negligible or goes to zero. Looking at the
equation for the quantum force below we can see that if the quantum potential
goes to zero we can obtain once more the classical force equation.
𝑑2 𝑥
ℏ2 𝛻 2 𝑅
𝑚 2 = −𝛻 𝑉 𝑥 −
𝑑𝑡
2𝑚 𝑅
In the classical world our observations and measurements seem to not affect the
results or that which is being observed i.e. the wavefield curvature is small. For
this reason seems to be local and divisible whole.
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Arguments and Problems against the
Bohm’s Ontological Interpretation
• Can the Quantum Potential or Quantum Force be measurable either
directly or indirectly?
• A: Arahov-bohm effect, vacuum force
• Does not seem to add any new phenomena to the picture
• A: Paradigm happen slowly over time, Democritus predicted the atom and
2000 years later we observed the atom.
• Violation of Occam’s Razor?
• Due to its consistent and complete descrpition of reality, it assume just as
many premises as Copanhagen Interpretation.
• Is Occam’s Razor complete?
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The Sub-quantum mechanical level, causality, determinism,
indeterminism, holomovement, and consciousness
• Bohm’s interpretation implies a new theory that describes a new type of order and
understanding beyond the quantum domain into the sub-quantum domain.
• The quantum domain is less approximate theory of this deeper level of reality. Thus
what we see as randomness, indeterminacy and probability is only a mirage of what
actually exist at a fundamental level of nature which is controlled by the wave field.
• We are now dealing a qualitative infinity of nature due to the wavefield dynamic
behavior. Other Theories in Science have described Primarily the Explicate Order or parts
of the implicate order. Time implies greater approximations. Is there a final Theory?
For Bohm’s Theory it is describing the implicate order in complete detail.
• Newtonian mechanics is to General/Special Relativity as Quantum theory is to the
Ontological interpretation.
• Explanation for mind-matter duality (matter and consciousness are both aspects of the
implicate order)
• Deterministic-Indeterministic and causality
• The Holomovement (process of unfolding of explicate from the implicate and the
enfolding of explicate back into the implicate)
• An undivided wholeness
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Connections of Wholeness and the World
I.
Neurology
II. Biology and Evolution
III. Psychology and Sociology
IV. Philosophy, Religion, Mysticism
V. Education
VI. Self sustainable living
VII. The take home message
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Neurology
The Holonomic Brain
Implicate and explicate order and
neural networks (neurodynamics)
Consciousness, the brain, and the universe
• The implicate order represents both matter and consciousness:
Bohm pointed toward evidence presented by Karl Pribram that memories may be enfolded
within every region of the brain rather than being localized (for example in particular regions
of the brain, cells, or atoms).
• David Bohm had suggested that were we to view the cosmos without the lenses that outfit
our telescopes, the universe would appear to us as a hologram. Pribram extended this
insight by noting that were we deprived of the lenses of our eyes and the lens like
processes of our other sensory receptors, we would be immersed in holographic
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experiences
Biology and evolution: The dyanmic world of change
Genetic Information
(Active information)
• Qualitative and Quantitative evolution
by natural selection
Pathways in genetic space similar to trajectories in Bohmian space caused by the 𝜓-field. The
implicate order is in constant dynamic state of evolution and creation of qualitative infinity of nature
due to the holomovement and Quantum Potential, is it possible this is responsible for higher order
evolution?
Genes (implicate order)
Human body attributes (explicate)
Not only do genes (genetic information in our DNA) evolve but also information in
cultural phenomena which is called the “meme”. Evolution of Fragmentation?
Our senses have evolved in such a way to understand only the classical world – that
which was necessary for survival. Thought process seems to be Quantum Mechanical32
Psychology and Sociobiology
• Mental disorders often have to do with the breakdown of
wholeness or unity, in one way or another (Globus, 2010;
Stephens and Graham, 2007).
• Dreams, meaning, and the mind
• Behavorism and conditioning as explicate order.
• The self = The Me, the I, the ego implies psychological time of
“Becoming” which creates fragmentation and conflict within
ourselves and the world
• In present day we live in a fragmented “Tribalism” view. We
break ourselves in Cities, nationalities, governments, ethical, etc
• Implicate Order and Wholeness would imply that this is an
illusion, that we created the distinction between things by
creating the Me, the I, the Self. There is only a universal self
• The End of Time = The ending of the Self
• Once we get rid of the desire to “Become” we end the
psychological time (the delusion) and we begin then to end
conflict.
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Philosophy/Spirituality/Mysticism
Psychedelic Experiences of
Mescalin and Wholeness and
Mysticism. Eastern Philosophy
in Western World
 Consciousness (individual and
universal)
 The Self and conflict
 Fear/anxiety/hate/indifference/etc
The Monomythuniversal story told
throughout time. This
is connected or due to
Jung Collective
Unconscious mind
 Knowledge/Intelligence
 The ending of Fragmentation
 Wholeness and The Ground
 Meditation
 Insight and Awareness
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Education and its Significance
In Life and The World
The importance of Education
systems
A society is defined by their
education system. United States is
among the worst
• The problems of education systems specifically in
America: Specialization/technique, fragmentation,
knowledge instead of intellect, memory instead of
awareness, religion, government, false ideals and
morals
• Education and wholeness/awareness: If we truly loved
or cared for our children, friends, family, we would
change the system as it is but as of today we do not
• The new system
Global outlook, holistic type of education. Find what the
child is interests are and teach him from that perspective
with wholeness. Awareness of oneself and understand of
one’s self. Smaller schools, passionate teachers. Equality
and no leaders
In Aldous Huxley’s novel the
Island, portrays the fall of a
Utopian eastern minded society
to Utalitarian/democratic
militarized governments.
• The Island of Pala existed
with beliefs of wholeness in
eastern thought and
mysticism.
• The school systems created
in this society are similar to
that of Krishnamurti’s ideas.
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Self Sustainable Living: Earthships
The Pillars
Greenhouse
Solar
cells
• The Three
Wizard Visions
Solar
mass
• The Earthship Idea
wind
• The future of
housing
Recycle
material
Recycled and water purification
• Connection to Wholeness
With emphasis on nature and humankind
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Wholeness and the ending of
social and psychological strife
You,
Me,
Everyone
Everything in the universe is connected by the Implicate Order (within that the Wavefield
and the Quantum potential) and within this the holomovement. This indicates a type of
Universal Wholeness
Is it possible to change the illusory fragmented world of present day and adopt this notion
and understanding of wholeness?
In order to do this we must become aware of our own self (psychologically) and once we
can understand ourselves we will then realize there is no self and end the process of
“becoming”. We can then be true observers of the world and with true awareness and
attention only then can we change. The hope lies in us. For if we cannot change, we are
inevitable doomed in this world of strife, hate, and wars.
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Wholeness,Consciousness and Quantum Reality
• The Physical and Mental aspects are reality are one in the same. One can proclaim that coexist within different aspects of the implicate order. The Quantum Potential can be seen as
“consciousness” of the universe and the implicate contains both the mental and physical into
a single entity.
Therefore: Implicate order implies Consciousness and Consciousness implies the implicate order
• You are the Consciousness of the World and The World is the consciousness of You.
• Feelings, thoughts, instincts, mind, matter all exist as one in the implicate order of quantum
space-time reality (i.e. the quantum field). The movement of the implicate order that gives
rise to these potentialities of explicate orders are due to the quantum potential and the
holomovement. These explicate orders are what we define as the “observed reality” in both
classical and quantum domains. Quantum Reality = holomovement
• Life and death are one of the same. Death to life is nothing more than the enfolding of
explicate order into the implicate order and implicate to explicate i.e. the holomovement
• The origin of Conflict and problems with the psychological and sociology aspects of human
kind derives itself from the illusion of fragmentation and the “becoming of the self”
(explicate orders). To end conflict is to end the “self” and become aware of universal connect
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of all things (implicate order)
Summary/The Take home Message
 We have showed in this presentation that an ontological interpretation of
quantum mechanics is not just valid and possible but also that it has far reaching
implications and insights into reality specifically understanding of quantum reality
in a consistent and clear manner. It is possible to extends this interpretation into
other domains in physics like condensed matter in order to achieve greater
understanding in this area of science.
 Not only are new concepts necessary in the ontological interpretations but these
new concepts can led to insights that can dramatically alter the way we view and
exist within the world of present day. Specifically, the idea of Wholeness and
universal connections of all entities by the Implicate Order. These notions of
Wholeness have led to revolutionary ideas of world peace, intelligence,
psychology, neurology, consciousness, education, and self sustainable homes; all
of which have the ultimate goal of changing the world by ending conflict, social
strife, hate, indifference, anger, violence, and discrimination.
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Fini
Awareness is Truth
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Questions to Consider for Discussion
1. Why change our view or interpretation of a scientific model that we
are used to and it works? What is the point of an ontological view of
reality?
2. What is the meaning of time within the implicate order? If
psychological time does not exist, then why do we think in a pastpresent-future fashion? Is time only a explicate order pheneomena,
does the implicate order depend on time?
3. If we are trapped in a world that has lived with fragmentation for
thousands of years, then what is the point of me changing? Just cause
one person doesn’t mean the world will and thus I will be destroyed
by the fragmented word that treats me like a traitor. So what is the
point of such a self sacrifice?
4. How can we apply this ontological interpretation to my area of
specialization like condensed matter or cosmology? What new
phenomena may come about? Could the ontological phenomena help
explains things like crystalline-amorphous phase transitions, transport
properties in amorphous systems? Dark matter?
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Ontological interpretation and amorphous
materials
In a crystalline solid, the Quantum Potential is zero however this
changes in a phase transition from crystalline to amorphous
Using the charge density function and potential field lines
Delocalized states mixed with localized states give rise a quantum
potential
This implies non local transport in amorphous network
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The Aharonov-Bohm Effect
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