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Mind as a force field: comments on a new interactionistic hypothesis

B I Lindahl1, P Arhem

  • 1Department of Philosophy, University of Stockholm, Sweden.

Journal of Theoretical Biology
|November 7, 1994
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This study proposes an interactionistic mind-brain theory, viewing consciousness as subjective and interacting with brain activity via electromagnetic fields. This offers a novel explanation for consciousness in biological evolution.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • The origin and nature of consciousness remain significant challenges in understanding biological evolution.
  • Existing theories struggle to fully explain the subjective experience of consciousness and its interaction with the physical brain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore an interactionistic mind-brain theory as a potential explanation for consciousness.
  • To interpret Karl Popper's interactionistic hypothesis through a subjective-objective framework.
  • To investigate the role of electromagnetic fields in mind-brain interaction.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of an interactionistic mind-brain hypothesis.
  • Integration of recent experimental data relevant to consciousness and brain activity.

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  • Conceptualization of mind-brain interaction via electromagnetic fields.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed theory frames the mind-brain distinction as subjective versus objective, not immaterial versus material.
    • It posits that the conscious mind interacts with neural action potentials through an electromagnetic field.
    • Similarities between mental phenomena and physical forces support the interactionistic hypothesis.

    Conclusions:

    • An interactionistic mind-brain theory, based on electromagnetic field interactions, offers a promising framework for explaining consciousness.
    • This perspective provides a novel approach to understanding the subjective nature of consciousness within biological evolution.
    • Further experimental research is suggested to validate the proposed interaction mechanisms.