How Music Works: A Physical Culture Theory

This book proposes a Physical Culture Theory that views culture as a self-organizing impulse pattern of electric forces, bridging the gap to consciousness. It suggests that consciousness content is spatio-temporal electric fields and that music is a perfect candidate to elaborate on this theory. The theory encompasses nature, nurture, hard and soft sciences, brains, and musical instruments and formulates mathematically complex systems as Physical Models. It includes ethical rules for maintaining life and finds culture and arts to be Human Rights. Enlarging these ideas and mathematical methods into all fields of culture, ecology, economy, or the like will be the task for the next decades.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 287 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Understanding culture and shaping its future is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that requires a deep exploration of the interconnections between ideas, feelings, and physical, cultural objects within modern and traditional societies. In this book, we propose a novel Physical Culture Theory, which takes culture as a self-organizing impulse pattern of electric forces. This theory seeks to bridge the gap between consciousness and physical existence, proposing that consciousness content, which encompasses our thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and experiences, is essentially composed of spatio-temporal electric fields.

Music, as a vibrant and multifaceted art form, serves as an ideal candidate to elaborate on the principles of the Physical Culture Theory. Music encompasses the realms of musical instrument acoustics, music psychology, and music ethnology, all of which emerge into living musical systems, akin to the self-organization of life itself. The Physical Culture Theory recognizes the seamless integration of nature and nurture, as well as the interplay between brains and musical instruments. Instead of relying on artificial intelligence, it formulates mathematically complex systems as Physical Models, drawing upon principles of physics and biology.

Furthermore, the Physical Culture Theory includes ethical rules for maintaining life and recognizes culture and the arts as fundamental Human Rights. By expanding these ideas and mathematical methods into all fields of culture, ecology, economy, and beyond, we aim to foster a more harmonious and sustainable world. This will require a collective effort and dedication to exploring the depths of human consciousness and the potential for positive change that lies within our cultural heritage.

In conclusion, understanding culture and shaping its future requires a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. The Physical Culture Theory offers a novel framework for comprehending the interdependencies between consciousness, physical existence, and the diverse tapestry of human experiences. By embracing this theory and expanding its principles into various domains, we can contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and flourishing world for generations to come.

Weight: 474g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030671570
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021