Speculations on a Unified Theory of Matter and Mind
Abstract
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Physics is so successful today in understanding the nature of matter. What can it say about mind ? Is it possible to have a unified theory of matter and mind within the framework of modern science ? Is Consciousness an accident or is it a natural consequence of laws of nature ? Are these laws of nature the same as the laws of physics ? We make an attempt here to unify mind with matter based on an extended formalism borrowed from Quantum theory where information plays a more fundamental role than matter or thought.
To appear in proceedings of the International Conference "Science and Metaphysics: A Discussion on Consciousness and Genetics" at NIAS, IISc. Campus, Bangalore, India, (June 2001)
To appear in proceedings of the International Conference "Science and Metaphysics: A Discussion on Consciousness and Genetics" at NIAS, IISc. Campus, Bangalore, India, (June 2001)