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James B. Glattfelder

Information-Consciousness-Reality: How a New Understanding of the Universe Can Help Answer Age-Old Questions of Existence

Information-Consciousness-Reality: How a New Understanding of the Universe Can Help Answer Age-Old Questions of Existence

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This open-access book explores a new scientific paradigm that reveals the machine code of reality through mathematics, leading to the emergence of the current scientific paradigm and the discovery of technology. However, science has reached a dead end in understanding reality and consciousness. James Glattfelder's book proposes a radical shift, uncovering the ontology of reality as information-theoretic and participatory, resulting in a computational and programmable universe.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 662 pages
\n Publication date: 24 April 2019
\n Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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This open-access book chronicles the emergence of a novel scientific paradigm that offers fresh perspectives on age-old enigmas of existence. Over three centuries ago, the human mind stumbled upon the machine code of reality: mathematics. Through the utilization of abstract thought systems, humans embarked on the decoding of the workings of the cosmos. From this profound understanding, the current scientific paradigm emerged, ultimately revealing the gift of technology. However, today, our island of knowledge is encircled by ever-expanding shores of ignorance. Science seems to have reached a dead end when confronted with the nature of reality and consciousness. In this captivating and accessible volume, James Glattfelder delves into a radical paradigm shift that unveils the ontology of reality. It is discovered to be information-theoretic and participatory, yielding a computational and programmable universe.


Introduction:
The pursuit of knowledge has been an enduring quest throughout human history. From the earliest civilizations to the present day, scientists, philosophers, and thinkers have sought to unravel the mysteries of existence. However, in recent years, the field of science has encountered a significant obstacle: the nature of reality and consciousness. While science has made remarkable strides in understanding the physical world, it has struggled to comprehend the deeper aspects of our existence, such as the nature of consciousness and the fundamental nature of reality.


The Machine Code of Reality:
Over three centuries ago, the human mind made a groundbreaking discovery: mathematics. Mathematics is the language of the universe, and it provides a framework for understanding the laws of nature. By utilizing abstract thought systems, humans began to decode the workings of the cosmos, unlocking the secrets of the universe. This understanding led to the emergence of the current scientific paradigm, which has provided us with a wealth of knowledge and technology.


The Gift of Technology:
The current scientific paradigm has been a tremendous gift to humanity. It has enabled us to understand the physical world in unprecedented detail, from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies. It has also enabled us to develop technologies that have transformed our lives, from smartphones and computers to renewable energy sources and medical treatments.


The Limits of Science:
However, as science has continued to advance, it has also encountered a number of challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the nature of reality and consciousness. While science has been successful in explaining the physical world, it has struggled to explain the subjective experiences of consciousness, such as emotions, thoughts, and experiences. This has led to a growing sense of skepticism about the ability of science to fully explain the human experience.


The Radical Paradigm Shift:
In response to these challenges, a radical paradigm shift is underway. James Glattfelder, a leading scientist and philosopher, has proposed a new ontology of reality that is information-theoretic and participatory. This ontology suggests that reality is not a static entity, but rather a dynamic and evolving system that is shaped by the interactions of information and consciousness.


The Information-Theoretic Ontology:
According to the information-theoretic ontology, reality is composed of information. Information is the basic building block of the universe, and it can be thought of as the patterns and relationships between particles and fields. The information-theoretic ontology suggests that consciousness is an emergent property of the brain, which is shaped by the patterns of information that it processes.


The Participatory Ontology:
The participatory ontology is a more holistic approach to understanding reality. It suggests that reality is not just a passive entity, but rather a dynamic and participatory system that is shaped by the interactions of all living beings and the environment. The participatory ontology emphasizes the importance of human agency and creativity in shaping the world around us.


Conclusion:
The emergence of a novel scientific paradigm that offers fresh perspectives on the age-old enigmas of existence is a significant milestone in the history of science. The information-theoretic and participatory ontology proposed by James Glattfelder provides a framework for understanding the nature of reality and consciousness. While there are still many questions that remain unanswered, the participatory ontology offers a promising path forward for science and society. As we continue to explore the mysteries of existence, we must remain open to new ideas and perspectives, and be willing to challenge the status quo quo.

\n Weight: 1180g\n
Dimension: 167 x 246 x 44 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783030036317\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n

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