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Originally Posted by Tor Well, first of the picture QT paints of how the universe works seems to me to be much more "mind-like" than "matter-like". This is to me independent of Stapp's theory. Further, my opinion on the whole consciousness topic has much in common with David. Assuming that mindless particles and forces give rise to my experiences and consciousness only leads to paradoxes. In Stapp's theory (and already hinted at in the orthodox QT) the universe is psychophysical, meaning that it has both physical and experiential qualities on a fundamental level. |
Bah, I think this is all emotion and wishful thinking. QT only seems more mind-like because everyone loads up the interpretations with mental baggage. But, I suppose I could be wrong.
Watch your step at the wishing well. Once the quantum mechanical mechanisms of consciousness are elucidated (if QM is required), all the fun is going to go out of it. You'll be left with just another mechanical description.
Again, I recommend Thomas Clark's "Fear of Mechanism."
~~ Paul