Conjectures and Theories
The videos here are about hypotheses, theories or conjectures that are in agreement with todays scientific data and converge with Dharmic views. Please do not take any theory/conjecture presented here or elsewhere to be true of reality until sufficient experimental evidence decide among them in time. These are mainstream theories (whose predictions have not been put to test), and alternate theories that have not been discussed in a mainstream way. Both are presented here, in the open spirit of scientific enquiry and help to recognize that you can be both scientific about the external world and Dharmic about internal experiences with consistency. This has been so from ancient times upto now. There is a good chance it may be so in the future also.
Physics
We present E8 Theory (An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything) and Sir Roger Penrose's Orch OR Theory, which both postulate the arising or existence of consciousness in their model as a fundamental force. The mainstream one with the most funding is String Theory (with its Multiverses), which does not postulate a universal consciousness. Further we also present the CCC Theory that postulates the arising of Eons equivalent to the Dharmic view of cyclical Universe creations/destructions on similar timescales. Quantum Entanglement is of particular interest if it has macroscopic effects under very special circumstances.
Playlist (Please click on the menu stack icon ☰ in top-right corner of video)
If you are new to quantum physics or general relativity, watch in this order E8, String theory, Sir Roger Penrose's videos
An Eternal Cyclic Universe with Aeons (same as Dharmic Cosmological ideas)
Sir Roger Penrose, a Mathematician and Physicist, is a legend, well known for his work in Mathematical Physics in General Relativity and Cosmology. His work with Stephen Hawkin's on Penrose-Hawkins Singularity Theorems won the 1988 Wolf Prize for Physics.
Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) is a cosmological model in the framework of general relativity where, instead of a single Big Bang, the universe cycles from one aeon to the next. Each universe leaves subtle imprints on the next when it pops into being. Energy can 'burst through' from one universe to the next, at what he calls ‘Hawking points.’ There is some new supporting experimental evidence for this theory's predictions. wiki
1. Before the Big Bang 7: An Eternal Cyclic Universe, CCC revisited & Twistor Theory
Physics and Consciousness
Sir Roger Penrose argues for consciousness as a force arising in bridging between classical and quantum mechanics. He also shows (mathematical) insight is deterministic but non-algorithmic and hence is non-implementable in AI. wiki . This view is highly debated by well-funded AI researchers, who are invested in a different view of as-yet-unachieved detail as the missing link in as-yet non-reproducible insight.
2. Sir Roger Penrose - How can Consciousness Arise Within the Laws of Physics?
String Theory explained by Micho Kaku, Theoretical Physicist. wiki
3. Michio Kaku explains String Theory and Multiverses .
4. Michio Kaku: The Universe in a Nutshell (Full Presentation) . A brief overview of fundamental forces and efforts to unify them.
E8 Theory or Emergence Theory (An Exceptional Simple Theory of Everything) involving Consciousness. wiki .
Explained through entertaining videos.
5. What Is Reality?
6. Hacking Reality
For more models of physical reality, please look at here and here (wiki)
Playlist (Please click on the menu stack icon ☰ in top-right corner of video)
If you are new to quantum physics or general relativity, watch in this order E8, String theory, Sir Roger Penrose's videos
An Eternal Cyclic Universe with Aeons (same as Dharmic Cosmological ideas)
Sir Roger Penrose, a Mathematician and Physicist, is a legend, well known for his work in Mathematical Physics in General Relativity and Cosmology. His work with Stephen Hawkin's on Penrose-Hawkins Singularity Theorems won the 1988 Wolf Prize for Physics.
Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) is a cosmological model in the framework of general relativity where, instead of a single Big Bang, the universe cycles from one aeon to the next. Each universe leaves subtle imprints on the next when it pops into being. Energy can 'burst through' from one universe to the next, at what he calls ‘Hawking points.’ There is some new supporting experimental evidence for this theory's predictions. wiki
1. Before the Big Bang 7: An Eternal Cyclic Universe, CCC revisited & Twistor Theory
Physics and Consciousness
Sir Roger Penrose argues for consciousness as a force arising in bridging between classical and quantum mechanics. He also shows (mathematical) insight is deterministic but non-algorithmic and hence is non-implementable in AI. wiki . This view is highly debated by well-funded AI researchers, who are invested in a different view of as-yet-unachieved detail as the missing link in as-yet non-reproducible insight.
2. Sir Roger Penrose - How can Consciousness Arise Within the Laws of Physics?
String Theory explained by Micho Kaku, Theoretical Physicist. wiki
3. Michio Kaku explains String Theory and Multiverses .
4. Michio Kaku: The Universe in a Nutshell (Full Presentation) . A brief overview of fundamental forces and efforts to unify them.
E8 Theory or Emergence Theory (An Exceptional Simple Theory of Everything) involving Consciousness. wiki .
Explained through entertaining videos.
5. What Is Reality?
6. Hacking Reality
For more models of physical reality, please look at here and here (wiki)
Biology
Quantum Biology (wiki) studies the quantum effects in biological systems. This is an interesting scientific field for Dharmics to watch as it may be a biological interface to cosmic consciousness.
Orchestrated Objective-Reduction (Orch-OR wiki)
Brain Microtubules are hypothesised as structures for Quantum Computing and Consciousness in Human Brain; and its relationship to Quantum Mechanics.
The theory is jointly developed by Sir Roger Penrose, and Dr. Stuart Hameroff, an Anesthesiologist and Professor at University of Arizona (wiki) . The evidence for Quantum Coherence and shielding has been provided by Dr Anirban Bandyopadhyay. This is a highly debated theory and we hope to add new developments, findings. consensus as they evolve.
Playlist (Please click on the menu stack icon ☰ in top-right corner of video)
1. Quantum Consciousness And its Nature In Microtubules - Dr. Stuart Hammeroff
2. A Debate . This is added to show the contentious debates.
For more models and discussion of consciousness, please look here and here (wiki).
Please share with us if you have or read ideas on the comparisons between the various theories of consciousness and any experimental progress in this field. We are interested and can be contacted here.
For Dharmic practitioners, please note what we refer to as awareness is called consciousness in academic literature. What we imply by Chitta/consciousness (universal) has no conception yet in university research, and is largely unaddressed due to the confusion and sometimes refer to either phenomena. So please have a good grasp of awareness and consciousness from Meditation and personal insight as a foundation to decipher each reference accurately in academic journals.
For Dharmic practitioners, please note what we refer to as awareness is called consciousness in academic literature. What we imply by Chitta/consciousness (universal) has no conception yet in university research, and is largely unaddressed due to the confusion and sometimes refer to either phenomena. So please have a good grasp of awareness and consciousness from Meditation and personal insight as a foundation to decipher each reference accurately in academic journals.
