Quantum Theory and Free Will: How Mental Intentions Translate into Bodily Actions
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (840 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0734KR851 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 599 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He shows how quantum mechanics provides a rational basis for a better understanding of this connection, even allowing an explanation of certain phenomena currently held to be “paranormal”. The author, a distinguished theoretical physicist, shows how this theory, realistically interpreted, assigns an important role to our conscious free choices. Stapp claims that mainstream biology and neuroscience, despite nearly a century of quantum physics, still stick essentially to failed classical precepts in which mental intentions have no effect upon our bodily actions. From the Back CoverThis book explains, in simple but accurate terms, how orthodox quantum mechanics works. These ideas have major implications for our understanding of ourselves and our mental processes, and thus also for the meaningfulness of our lives.
Stapp has published many papers pertaining to the non-local aspects of quantum mechanics and Bell's theorem, as well as two books published by Springer.. Henry Pierce Stapp is an American mathematical physicist who worked closely with Werner Heisenberg, Wolfgang Pauli, and J.A. He is known for his work in quantum mechanics, particularly the development of axiomatic S-matrix theory, the proofs of strong nonloc
This book explains, in simple but accurate terms, how orthodox quantum mechanics works. He shows how quantum mechanics provides a rational basis for a better understanding of this connection, even allowing an explanation of certain phenomena currently held to be “paranormal”. The author, a distinguished theoretical physicist, shows how this theory, realistically interpreted, assigns an important role to our conscious free choices. Stapp claims that mainstream biology and neuroscience, despite nearly a century of quantum physics, still stick essentially to failed classical precepts in which mental intentions have no effect upon our bodily actions. These ideas have major implications for our understanding of ourselves and our mental processes, and thus also for the meaningfulness of our lives.