Cosmos and Consciousness presents a simple idea with potentially profound implications not only for Science but also for Philosophy. It develops a new foundation, at both a popular, and a technical level, for current fundamental theories of elementary particles, the Standard Model and SuperString Theory. Both of these theories can be placed on a quantum computer language foundation. The idea: elementary particles such as electrons, quarks and so on can be viewed as the "letters" or symbols of a cosmic alphabet, or cosmic code, in a computer grammar (language). A new view of reality emerges from this perspective: the universe is one "tremendous" word. This new theoretical basis is consistent with all known physical experiments and theory. Cosmos and Consciousness explores this challenging idea showing how fundamental physics theories can be based on quantum computer languages, and incidentally developing many new features of Quantum Computers. A Quantum Computer is a type of computer that is based on quantum mechanics. The obvious analogy of "the universe as a word" to religious and philosophical concepts such as the "Word" leads to a comparison of this view with parallel ideas in these disciplines. It brings Science to a startling similarity with the religious concept of the Word - a concept that is not only Christian but is also prominent in Judaism, and was prominent even earlier in the Ancient Egyptian religion 5000 years ago. With the universe reduced to a word - structured by the laws of physics - and matter reduced to symbols the book shows the insubstantiality of the universe in its most fundamental parts. Human Consciousness is similarly insubstantial. So Cosmos and Consciousness then analyzes human Consciousness and shows it can be viewed as a classical probabilistic computer. A classical probabilistic computer is similar to a Quantum Computer with the main practical difference being that its probabilities are not quantum but classical in origin.
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Dr. Blaha's understanding of quantum mechanics, and computer science provides an exciting framework on how to perceive the universe. -- Warren G. Clary from Tallahassee, FL USA on the First Edition
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Consciousness - A Natural Part of the Universe,
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Dr. Blaha's book, Cosmos and Consciousness, is the first philosophical writing I have seen that bases its arguments on modern physics. Dr. Blaha's understanding of quantum mechanics, general relativity theory, and linguistics from computer science provides an exciting framework on how to perceive the universe. He gives real meaning to how ancient beliefs came about, the relationship of observations to knowledge, and the expression of modern physics through language. He shows why the concepts of free will, a superstring quantum model of the cosmos, and a probabilistic computer model of consciousness are consistent with modern physics. Also, he presents this SuperString Quantum Computer Theory of the Cosmos and this Probabilistic Computer Theory of the Consciousness as what he refers to as "Personified Physics", or Physics as the embodiment of people. I found Dr. Blaha's concept of the universe and man's place in the universe consistent with what we know today. It leaves one feeling that we are naturally part of the universe and that consciousness should be a common phenomenon throughout the universe (that is, that other conscious beings would exist).
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I found this book hard to resist. The fundamental particles of matter are "letters" in a cosmic code or alphabet. The universe is a "word" extending from the Big Bang until the end of time. The fundamental theories of physics-the Standard Model and SuperStrings-can be viewed as a quantum computer language. The idea that the universe is a word resonates with philosophic and theological notions that God is the word-logos-that began in Ancient Egypt. Ankhs are symbols derived from an ancient comet over Egypt. Human consciousness can be viewed as a probabilistic computer. New types of quantum computers are explored.The book overflows with exciting new ideas. The presentation is clear and easy to read. At times the book gets technically challenging-the author proves his points-not just vague verbal assertions without proof. This book is the only attempt that I am aware of that tries to present original new scientific ideas for the first tome together with a popular discussion of these ideas. In addition to providing solid science, it is a significant contribution to the ongoing discussion of Science and Religion.
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I wanted to like this book - I really did. It brings up an ambitious thesis then barely pays it mind, opting instead to spend page after page on less interesting topics. Not internally coordinated at all, it seems more like a compilation of unrelated writings and less like a comprehensive approach to the subject. Back up Dr. Blaha, and try again!
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relative probability amplitude, probabilistic computer, grammar production rules, output particles, quantum computer, internal quantum numbers, comet theory, bosonic strings, gauge particles, heterotic string, quark theory, memory tapes, tape heads, algebraic representation, probability waves, lowering operators, allowed orbits, charmed quark, assembly language instructions, deeper theory, vertex operators Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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relative probability amplitude, probabilistic computer, grammar production rules, output particles, quantum computer, internal quantum numbers, comet theory, bosonic strings, gauge particles, heterotic string, quark theory, memory tapes, tape heads, algebraic representation, probability waves, lowering operators, allowed orbits, charmed quark, assembly language instructions, deeper theory, vertex operators Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Quantum Turing Machine, Continuum Quantum, Quantum Assembly, New York, Personified Physics, String Theory, Quantum Electrodynamics, Middle Ages, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Theory, Eternal One, First Century, International Journal of Theoretical Physics, Quantum Chromodynamics, Theory of Theories, Wolfgang Pauli, Institute of Physics Publishing, Richard Feynman New!
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- The Theory of Relativity: & Other Essays by Albert Einstein on 4 pages
- String Theory 2 Volume Set (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) by Joseph Polchinski on page 180, and page 192
- In the Beginning (Abingdon's Great Big Books) by Judy Newman-St John on page 49
- A Scientific Inquiry into the Nature of God, the Spiritual, and Near Death Experiences by Stephen Blaha in Front Matter
- Progress in Motor Control by Wolfgang Pauli on page 249
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