A Super-Simple, Non-Quantum Theory of Eternal Consciousness – Scientific American

Consciousness is something that attracts attention from scientists and philosophers in a quest to come up with a precise definition. Some argue that it is a reflection of our mind, and as such will go to great length to refute the notion that our mind is secondary to matter. In a recent paper, even an engineer chimed in by claiming that mechanics on quantum really diminishes the theory of the existence of the world outside of what we can observe.

Key Takeaways:

• Kastrup believes quantum mechanics undermines the notion that the physical world exists apart of our observations.
• Others, including John Wheeler, Roger Penrose and Neil deGrasse Tyson, have also challenged strict materialism.
• I have thought of how consciousness might be eternal even if materialism is true.

“But a surprising number of philosophers and scientists still resist the idea that mind is a mere afterthought of matter. One is Bernardo Kastrup, a computer engineer and author of several books, including Why Materialism Is Baloney.”

Read more: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/a-super-simple-non-quantum-theory-of-eternal-consciousness/