Fundamental Mind Theory (FMT)
After reviewing the evidence for mind at various scales of matter, we conclude that the most logical hypothesis is that mind must be a fundamental aspect of the universe. We further conclude that minds combine into more complex forms as matter combines into more complex forms. Fundamental Mind Theory (FMT) is a scientific hypothesis which resolves mysteries in science and philosophy that have existed for centuries. This page provides a summary of FMT that will evolve over time as the theory is refined. The complete theory is expected to be published as a joint sequel to our books in late 2027.
Our books discuss evidence showing cells communicate, collaborate, and solve problems - skills that cannot be explained by existing science. We view these skills as evidence of cognition and agency, which we consider proxies for mind. The 30 trillion cells that form your body electromagnetically combine their cellular scale bodies and minds to form your human scale body and mind.
A growing body of scientific evidence demonstrates sub-cellular molecular structures communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. Cognition and agency at this scale cannot be explained by existing science, thus is viewed as evidence of molecular scale mind. The subcellular world can best be understood as a collective of molecular minds collaborating to keep their cellular ecosystem alive.
Asserting that minds can combine faces the classic "Combination Problem." Two solutions are proposed which use existing scientific theories to demonstrate that rudimentary minds can combine to form more complex minds. Just one assumption is required to support both solutions - that universal scientific laws and principles which apply to matter and energy should apply equally to mind.
The central mystery in quantum physics is the "Observer Effect" where simply observing or measuring quantum scale matter influences the behavior of that matter. This mystery exists because quantum theory has not defined observation or measurement. By defining mind as an observer, FMT enables the collective mind of matter structures to influence the behavior of their structures.
The quantum vacuum is the fundamental substrate of our universe. This highly energetic substrate grounds, powers & connects all matter and energy in the universe. Since FMT posits mind is fundamental, logic dictates the quantum substrate must also ground, power & connect all minds in the universe.
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