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Goswami: The Idealistic Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics


Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    No Replies

Sci, 2018-10-18, 05:10 AM

The Idealistic Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics

by Amit Goswami

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[i]A paradox free interpretation of quantum mechanics is given using the philosophy of monistic idealism. Th

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When ICU Delirium Leads To Symptoms Of Dementia After Discharge


Consciousness science forum    No Replies

Sci, 2018-10-17, 03:43 PM

When ICU Delirium Leads To Symptoms Of Dementia After Discharge

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During his four-week stay in the hospital and the rehab that followed, Langford suffer

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A Mind/Mathematics Dualistic Foundation of Physical Reality


Philosophy of mind forum    2 Replies

Sci, 2018-10-17, 05:36 AM

A Mind/Mathematics Dualistic Foundation of Physical Reality

by Sylvain Poirier

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In a refined version of Wigner's interpretation of quantum physics, the Universe is[/font][/size] explained as a part of the mathematical world (a spec

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Transforming the World Into Experience: An Idealist Experiment.


Philosophy of mind forum    No Replies

Sci, 2018-10-16, 02:17 AM

Transforming the World Into Experience: An Idealist Experiment.

by Paul Marshall



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Abstract: Idealism tackles the mind–body problem by giving precedence to mind and relegating matter to a de

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David Metcalfe's "Psi in the News"


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Chris, 2018-10-15, 07:11 PM

Courtesy of K9! on Skeptiko and the SPR Facebook page -

David Metcalfe's Liminal Analytics website has started to provide a "Psi in the News" series, covering upcoming events, research requests, news, interviews, relevant links, papers of note, new entries in the Psi Encyclopaedia, books etc.



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Hoffman: The Interface Theory of Perception


Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    4 Replies

Sci, 2018-10-15, 04:17 AM

The Interface Theory of Perception

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Our perceptual capacities are products of evolution and have been shaped by natural selection. It is often assumed that natural selection favors veridical perceptions, namely,

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Multiple (and Subtle) Bodies: Entheogenic Incorporation in the Santo Daime Tradition


Spirituality and magic forum: science and practice    No Replies

Sci, 2018-10-14, 07:12 PM

by G. William Bernard:

Multiple (and Subtle) Bodies: Entheogenic Incorporation in the Santo Daime Tradition (Part 1)

[quote]Every Santo Daime ritual, at least

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Famous Experiment Dooms Alternative to Quantum Weirdness?


Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    6 Replies

Sci, 2018-10-14, 06:54 AM

Famous Experiment Dooms Alternative to Quantum Weirdness

by Natalie Wolchover

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Oil droplets guided by “pilot waves” have failed to reproduce the results of the quantu

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Debunking the Quackery of Regression Therapy


Skeptic vs. proponent discussion    No Replies

TheRaven, 2018-10-14, 12:03 AM

Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything and I wasn’t planning on posting for a long time until I stumbled onto this video. I’m actually a fan of the YouTuber, Jeff Holiday, but I just discoverd this video through my recommendations yesterday. I’m indifferent(neither a proponent or a

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Cosmin Visan: The Problem of the Self


Philosophy of mind forum    1 Replies

Sci, 2018-10-13, 07:09 PM

The Problem of the Self

by Cosmin Visan

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Continuity/Discontinuity

The problem that seems to arise in all these experiments is the problem of the continuity or discontinuity of the Self. It appears that when a transformat

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