This paper discusses the advantages of describing the universe, or nature, in terms of information and consciousness. Some problems encountered by theoretical physicists in the quest for the theory of everything stem from the limitations of trying to understand everything in terms of matter and energy only. However, if everything, including matter, energy, life, and mental processes, is described in terms of information and consciousness, much progress can be made in the search for the ultimate theory of the universe. As brilliant and successful as physics and chemistry have been over the last two centuries, it is important that nature is not viewed solely in terms of matter and energy. Two additional components are needed to unlock her secrets. While extensive writing exists that describes the connection between matter and energy and their physical basis, little work has been done to learn the special relationship between matter, energy, information, and consciousness.
The majority of physicists take it for granted that the universe is made up of matter. In turn, matter is
composed of atoms; atoms are made up of particles such as electrons, protons, neutrons, etc. Also, protons
and neutrons are composed of quarks, etc. Furthermore, that everything in nature is governed by the
known laws of physics and chemistry. The author only partially shares this view. He argues that many
phenomena in the universe may depend on rules or factors as yet incorporated by the physical sciences.
The last few years have led him to reflect on the many unsolved physics problems, such as the quest for the
theory of everything (ToE), the arrow of time, the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the fine-tuned
universe, etc. to mention just a few. The author posits that a field carries information, performs various
mathematical and computational operations, and behaves as an intelligent entity embedded with
consciousness.
The majority of physicists take it for granted that the universe is made up of matter. In turn, matter is composed of atoms; atoms are made up of particles such as electrons, protons, neutrons, etc. Also, protons
and neutrons are composed of quarks, etc. Furthermore, that everything in nature is governed by the known laws of physics and chemistry. The author only partially shares this view. He argues that many phenomena in the universe may depend on rules or factors as yet incorporated by the physical sciences.
The last few years have led him to reflect on the many unsolved physics problems, such as the quest for the theory of everything (ToE), the arrow of time, the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the fine-tuned
universe, etc. to mention just a few. The author posits that a field carries information, performs various mathematical and computational operations, and behaves as an intelligent entity embedded with consciousness.
The majority of physicists take it for granted that the universe is made up of matter. In turn, matter is
composed of atoms; atoms are made up of particles such as electrons, protons, neutrons, etc. Also, protons
and neutrons are composed of quarks, etc. Furthermore, that everything in nature is governed by the
known laws of physics and chemistry. The author only partially shares this view. He argues that many
phenomena in the universe may depend on rules or factors as yet incorporated by the physical sciences.
The last few years have led him to reflect on the many unsolved physics problems, such as the quest for the
theory of everything (ToE), the arrow of time, the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the fine-tuned
universe, etc. to mention just a few. The author posits that a field carries information, performs various
mathematical and computational operations, and behaves as an intelligent entity embedded with
consciousness.
The majority of physicists take it for granted that the universe is made up of matter. In turn, matter is composed of atoms; atoms are made up of particles such as electrons, protons, neutrons, etc. Also, protons
and neutrons are composed of quarks, etc. Furthermore, that everything in nature is governed by the known laws of physics and chemistry. The author only partially shares this view. He argues that many phenomena in the universe may depend on rules or factors as yet incorporated by the physical sciences.
The last few years have led him to reflect on the many unsolved physics problems, such as the quest for the theory of everything (ToE), the arrow of time, the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the fine-tuned
universe, etc. to mention just a few. The author posits that a field carries information, performs various mathematical and computational operations, and behaves as an intelligent entity embedded with consciousness.
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Keywords: Entropy, Information, Music Analysis, Music Entity, Music Structure.
Title: Information Physics: Towards A New Conception of ‘Musical Reality
Author: Bakogiannis Konstantinos, Cambourakis George
ISSN 2350-1049
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Abstract: For modern science information is not simply considered as just what we do not know. From entanglement and quantum mechanics to black holes it plays a fundamental role. It is a physical quantity which uses matter for its embodiment and energy for its communication. The concept of information can be used to ‘decode the reality’, to explain the formation and action of entities, from molecules to galaxies. Entities exist as long as they have boundaries. Which are the informational, energetic and material boundaries of music entities? How modern science can describe the unfolding of musical events? Is it valid to talk about fields in music and which are the attractive and repulsive forces? Is the distinction of musical past, present and future a convincing ‘illusion’, as it is for physicists? And mainly, which is the role of information while creating music structures?
Keywords: Entropy, Information, Music Analysis, Music Entity, Music Structure.
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This paper supports Descartes' idea of a constant quantity of motion, modernized by Leibniz. Unlike Leibniz, the paper emphasizes that the idea is not realized by forms of energy, but by energy itself. It remains constant regardless of the form, type, or speed of motion, even that of light. Through force, energy is only transformed. Here it is proved that force is its derivative. It exists even at rest, representing the object's minimal energy state. With speed, we achieve its multiplication up to the maximum energy state, from which a maximum force is derived from the object. From this point, corresponding to Planck's Length, we find the value of the force wherever we want. Achieving this removes the differences between various natural forces. The new idea eliminates infinite magnitudes. The process allows the laws to transition from simple to complex forms and vice versa, through differentiation-integration. For this paper, this means achieving the Unification Theory.
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A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATTER, ENERGY, INFORMATION, AND CONSCIOUSNESS
1. International Journal of Recent Advances in Physics (IJRAP) Vol.9, No.1/2/3, August 2020
DOI : 10.14810/ijrap.2020.9301 1
A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATTER,
ENERGY, INFORMATION, AND CONSCIOUSNESS
Ediho Lokanga
A faculty member of EUCLID (Euclid University).
Tipton, United Kingdom
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the advantages of describing the universe, or nature, in terms of information and
consciousness. Some problems encountered by theoretical physicists in the quest for the theory of everything
stem from the limitations of trying to understand everything in terms of matter and energy only. However, if
everything, including matter, energy, life, and mental processes, is described in terms of information and
consciousness, much progress can be made in the search for the ultimate theory of the universe. As brilliant
and successful as physics and chemistry have been over the last two centuries, it is important that nature is
not viewed solely in terms of matter and energy. Two additional components are needed to unlock her secrets.
While extensive writing exists that describes the connection between matter and energy and their physical
basis, little work has been done to learn the special relationship between matter, energy, information, and
consciousness.
KEYWORDS
Consciousness, Digital physics, Electrons, Energy, Information, Matter, Particles, Relationship, String
theory, Theory of everything.
1. INTRODUCTION
The view of the overwhelming majority of physicists is that the universe is made of matter, which
in turn is composed of atoms, that atoms are made up of particles such as electrons, protons, and
neutrons, and that protons and neutrons are made up of quarks. In a nutshell, we learn from physics
and chemistry that everything is made up of matter. It is clear that the majority of scientists argue
that subatomic particles are the basis of our universe. Furthermore, string theory teaches us that
subatomic particles are not point-like objects, as is postulated in the standard model, but rather are
tiny strings. These strings vibrate at different frequencies, and each different vibration gives birth
to a different particle. String theory is one of the most promising candidates for a theory of
everything (ToE). It proposes that subatomic particles are strings so tiny that they appear to us as
points.
Be that as it may, in spite of this understanding, a sizable number of researchers, including Seth
Lloyd [1], Stephen Wolfram [2], Carlos Gershenson [3], and Michael Egnor [4], propose that
information is the most fundamental component of the universe. The view that the universe is
comprised of bits is developing within the scientific community. A bit is an acronym for a binary
digit and is the smallest unit of data in a computer. A bit has a single binary value: zero or one; or
alternatively, qubits of information. A qubit stands for a quantum bit. In quantum computing, this
is the basic unit of quantum information and is the quantum version of the classical binary bit that
is physically realized with a two-state device, as rightly pointed out by Andrei Khrennikov [5]. In
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“The Message of the Quantum, “Austrian physicist Anton Zeilinger [6] writes that quantum
mechanics is fundamentally about information.
However, others who work in the field of cybernetics describe systems in terms of matter–energy
interactions but have added a new element called information, positing the role that information
plays in the universe. In contrast, some of those who work in the field of consciousness, such as
David Chalmers [7], believe that it is consciousness, which is embedded or imbued in everything,
that is fundamental. His view is clearly in tune with some of the founding fathers of quantum
mechanics as well as some leading physicists. Consider, for instance, the following statements:
Max Planck: “I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from
consciousness” [8].
Von Neumann: “Consciousness, whatever it is, appears to be the only thing in physics that can
ultimately cause this collapse or observation” [9].
Freeman Dyson: “At the level of single atoms and electrons, the mind of an observer is involved
in the description of events. Our consciousness forces the molecular complexes to make choices
between one quantum state and another” [9].
Eugene Wigner: “It is not possible to formulate the laws of quantum mechanics in a consistent
way without reference to the consciousness” [9].
Pascual Jordon: “Observations not only disturb what is to be measured, they produce it” [9].
Niels Bohr: “Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real. A
physicist is just an atom's way of looking at itself” [9].
Wolfgang Pauli: “We do not assume any longer the detached observer, but one who by his
indeterminable effects creates a new situation, a new state of the observed system” [9].
Max Tegmark: “I believe that consciousness is, essentially, the way information feels when being
processed” [10].
Before the atomic view took precedence, most, or perhaps all, ancient civilizations believed that
the universe (or matter) was composed of four or five elements: air, water, earth, fire, and
aether/space. It is well-documented that matter and energy were previously considered separate
and distinct entities until Albert Einstein demonstrated that they were the same thing. Can matter–
energy be reduced to information? Can we understand matter, energy, and information in terms of
consciousness? What is the special relationship between these concepts?
In 2007, Stuart A. Umpleby [11], in his paper titled “Physical relationships among matter, energy
and information,” put forward an attempt to connect these three concepts. This paper attempts to
go beyond Umpleby’s work and examine the concepts of mass, energy, and information in a new
light to show how they, with the addition of the concept of consciousness, are intrinsically
connected at the atomic level. Therefore, this paper uses a computational metaphor to extend the
concepts of information and consciousness to describe nature. In addition, it explores the
advantages and benefits of describing nature as information, as well as the idea that everything in
it, from animate to inanimate, is imbued with consciousness.
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It is truly unfortunate that not many leading researchers in theoretical physics have paid much
attention to thinking in terms of information and consciousness. This is of great concern and is also
surprising, given that some of the pioneers of physics found a central place for consciousness in
their theories. The present paper proposes that matter, energy, information, and consciousness have
a special relationship and that by incorporating the concepts of information and consciousness, we
are likely to further our understanding of matter. Therefore, this paper argues in favor of a special
relationship between these four concepts, based on quantum theory.
This paper proposes a scientific basis for the way that information and consciousness are
fundamental if we are to understand the universe in a new framework and go beyond the current
understanding of matter, energy, time, and space. The motivation for this article is introduced,
followed by sections describing the ideas and concepts of matter, energy, and information, and
consciousness. Furthermore, the exceptional relationship that connects them is explained. The
paper study finishes up with suggestions for additional work. More or less, the point of this paper
is to outline the way in which information and consciousness are embedded in matter and can be
explained as a physical process.
2. MATTER AND ENERGY
The predominant view of matter is that it is something we can feel through our senses by touch or
recognize as a particle. The main property of matter is mass. Alternatively, matter is defined as the
physical stuff that makes up the universe: for example, things that can be touched and weighed on
a balance or scale. On the other hand, energy is a very complex concept to define. Although there
are many definitions, the widely accepted meaning of energy is the capacity to do work. In physics,
we learn that matter and energy are the same thing in different forms. Matter can turn into energy
and vice-versa. For instance, if matter enters a system, that system has also gained energy.
Everything in the universe needs energy. For instance, plants, animals, and human beings all need
food. We would not survive at all without food or another source of energy.
In physics, we are taught that energy is a property of matter. Energy can be transferred from one
object or system to another and converted from one form to another. However, it cannot be created
or destroyed. Most people speaking about energy in everyday conversation refer to it as vitality,
strength, power, activity, vigor, etc. However, in a scientific sense, energy refers to the ability to
do work. On the other hand, Tom Duncan [12] defines work as the transfer of energy involved in
moving an object over a distance by an external force.
The nature of energy remains a mystery. Many writers have pointed this out, including Robert
Pepperel [13] and Richard Feynman [14]. It is well-documented that many in the scientific
community refer to energy as an abstract property. Nobody has ever seen energy, only its
manifestations. No wonder Abbot and Van Ness [15], Rose [16], and Pepperel [17] have gone so
far as to argue that “Energy is a mathematical abstraction that has no existence apart from its
functional relationship to other variables. “Some instances have been pointed out already, in the
highly recommended article by Robert Pepperel entitled: “Consciousness as a Physical Process
Caused by the Organization of Energy in the Brain”.It should also be pointed out that there are two
main forms of energy: kinetic and potential. Kinetic energy is possessed by objects because of their
movement, while an object has potential energy because of their relative position or setup. All other
types of energy, such as electric, solar, thermal, chemical, and atomic, are in themselves forms of
either kinetic or potential energy.
This constant is the same for matter. Despite advanced research in atomic and particle physics, the
nature of matter remains deeply mysterious. Physics does not reveal to us anything about the
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inherent nature of matter or subatomic particles. It is silent on this question. For instance, the late
theoretical physicist, David Bohm, suggested in 1992 that matter is revealed as an ocean of both
energy and light: “Matter, as it were, is condensed or frozen light . . . all matter is a condensation
of light into patterns moving back and forth at average speeds which are less than the speed of light
. . . It is energy and it is also information – content, form, and structure. It is the potential for
everything” [18]-[19].
Bohm’s statement, however, brings us to one fundamental question: what is the nature of matter
and what it is made of? The need to answer this question led the author [20] to tackle this head-on.
Now, we should ask ourselves what matter is made of. Where is the substance of matter? We are
taught to believe that the substance of matter is in the atom. However, we learn from physics that
atoms are made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Is the substance of matter in electrons or
protons? The answer is no, simply because these particles are made of tinier particles called quarks
and gluons. Let us then ask, is the substance of matter in the quarks or gluons? We do not think
along these lines, just in light of the fact that a quark and an antiquark can annihilate each other to
produce photons, which are electromagnetic waves. So, as we can see, the attempt to persuade us
that a stone is made of some solid entity is misleading and incorrect, thus calling into question the
validity of the standard model of physics.
Furthermore, as it was beautifully put by Stephen Hawking [21] in his book A Brief History of
Time, quoted and discussed by Galen Strawson [22], we learn that physics is “just a set of rules
and equations.” The question is, what “breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for
them to describe?” What is the fundamental stuff of physical reality, the stuff that is structured in
the way that physics reveals? The answer, again, is that we do not know, except insofar as this stuff
takes the form of conscious experience.
We can say that it is energy that breathes fire into the equations, using the word “energy” as
Heisenberg does when he says, for example, that “all particles are made of the same substance:
energy,” but the fundamental question arises again: “What is the intrinsic nature of this energy-
stuff?” And the answer, again, is that we do not know, and physics cannot tell us; that is just not
its purview. This point about the limits on what physics can tell us is rock solid, and it arises before
we begin to consider any of the deep problems of understanding that arise within physics, such as
problems with “dark matter” or “dark energy,” for example, or with reconciling quantum
mechanics and general relativity theory [21]-[22].
This statement again generates more questions than answers. Is it telling us something about
consciousness? Although the denial of the existence of consciousness is clear in this statement, as
the intrinsic nature of physical stuff, consciousness is ubiquitous in nature. Matter is not inanimate,
but matter is truly alive. All things are pervaded by life and consciousness.
3. MATTER, ENERGY, AND INFORMATION
Amazing work has been done to establish the relationship between matter, energy, and information
by those working in the fields of cybernetics, quantum mechanics, quantum information, quantum
computing, etc. One of the main reasons is that information is everywhere in the universe; it is
found in physical systems, biological systems, chemical systems, the mental realm, etc. Physicists
have come to the realization that all physical systems register information while processing it. It is
no wonder, then, that digital physicists have argued that the universe computes. Atoms register bits
of information such as temperature, position, speed, and velocity. For instance, when two atoms
collide, each registers information that is then transformed and processed. Toffoli and his co-
author, Edward Fredkin, [23] have shown in their model that each atomic collision performs the
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and, or, and not operations of Boolean algebra in addition to copy operations. Figure 1 shows a
hypothetical relationship between matter, energy, and information.
So far, we have discussed and defined the concepts of matter and energy, but we have not yet
explained the meaning of information. What do we mean by information? Although information is
variously and imprecisely defined, a number of definitions have been proposed.
Most importantly, I might want to call attention to how numerous researchers look at information
as a major property of nature: as such, a fundamental building block of reality. However, for the
likes of Paul Davies [24], it is the most fundamental property of nature. Claude Shannon [25]
explains that in communication theory, information can be treated in the same manner as we deal
with a physical quantity such as mass or energy.
Figure 1. The relationship between matter, energy, and information.
On the other hand, Carlos Gershenson [26] defines information as anything that an agent can sense,
perceive, or observe. He proceeds to argues that this idea can be applied to everything that
encompasses us, including matter and energy, since we can perceive it – in light of the fact that it
has a characterized structure – and we are operators. On the other hand, Edwin Parker [27]and
Marcia J. Bates [28] argue that information is an intelligible entity of organization of matter and
energy. In addition, Marcia J. Bates, in “Fundamental Forms of Information,” has elaborated at
length about various forms of information, including natural information, represented information,
encoded information, embodied information, etc. For a detailed discussion on the nature of
information, its definition, and different types, refer to her article.
Matter
All matter is made up of atoms, and all physical systems
register information while at the same time processing it.
Atoms register bits of information (such as speed,
temperature, position, or velocity).
Information
When atoms combine, they perform and,
or, not, or copy operations.
Energy
When two atoms collide, they release
energy. Each registers information that is
then transformed and processed.
The electrons that surround the nucleus
move in orbits that occupy different levels,
and electrons can jump between levels. An
electron that gains energy moves up a level;
one that loses energy drops down a level.
The energy is emitted as frequency wave.
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Having defined the concept of information, let us explore how information interacts with us and
with nature. As has been rightly pointed out, when atoms interact, they perform various operations,
share information among themselves, and transmit the outcome of their interaction. With biological
systems such as cells, organs, organisms, DNA, etc., genetic information is transmitted across
generations. Here, we see clearly how matter, energy, and information are all related. Furthermore,
in society at large (culture, customs, behaviors, etc.), information is also shared and transmitted
across generations.
In business, matter, energy, and information are all related. For the transformation of raw materials
into a finished product (matter), energy is needed to operate machines, and information (computer
programs, storage, records, customers’ orders, etc.) is also necessary. Furthermore, any information
passed into and saved in a computer is generally alluded to as data. However, when information is
packaged or used for understanding or doing something, it is known as knowledge.
Next, I would like to discuss the chronological relationship between matter, energy, and
information at the atomic level, which is illustrated in Table 1. The connection between energy and
information has been described by the Hungarian American physicist, Leo Szilard [29]. In 1929,
Szilard demonstrated the relationship between information and energy. In 1932, John von
Neumann [30] made the mathematical connection between energy (i.e., thermodynamics) and
information. In 1961, Rolf Landauer [31] extended von Neumann’s work and showed that the
irreversible erasure of a bit of information generated a corresponding amount of physical entropy.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Bekenstein’s [32]–[34] and Hawking’s work on quantum gravity led to
the development of what is known as Bekenstein–Hawking radiation, which stresses the link
between matter, energy, and information.
Perhaps not as well-known is the work of Hans-Joachim Bremermann[35] [36] in the 1960s, whose
enormous contributions were later pointed out by Stuart A. Umpleby. As Umpleby explains [11,
370]:
Bremermann suggested that there is an upper bound on the rate at which symbols
may be processed by matter. They may be processed at speeds not exceeding
Bremermann’s limit of 1047
bits/gram/sec. Bremermann’s limit is derived from the
equations𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐2
and𝐸 = ℎ𝑓when one photon is considered equivalent to one
bit.
Since a relationship has been established between matter and information, the contributions of
Einstein, Szilard, and Bremermann imply that matter, energy, and information are related at the
atomic level.
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Table 1. Chronological relationship between matter, energy, and information at the atomic level.
1900
Planck proposes that electromagnetic energy is not emitted over a continuous range
but rather in bundles.
1905 Einstein proposes the equivalence of matter and energy.
1929 Szilard proposes a connection between energy and information.
1932
John von Neumann proposes a conceptual link between quantum measurement and
thermodynamic entropy.
1948–1949
Shannon conducts landmark work on the relationship between information and
thermodynamic entropy.
1961
Landauer takes John von Neumann’s work to new heights by showing that the
irreversible erasure of a bit of information de facto generates a corresponding amount
of physical entropy.
1962–1965 Bremermann’s limit states a relationship between matter and information.
1970s–1980s
Work on quantum gravity leads to the development of Bekenstein–Hawking
radiation, which stresses the link between matter, energy, and information.
Present
Digital physics (i.e., the physics of information and computation) implies that matter,
energy, and information are all related at the atomic level.
4. CONSCIOUSNESS: BEYOND MATTER, ENERGY, AND INFORMATION
Science is an evolving subject, a dynamic process, in that we continuously discover, add to, and
modify our body of scientific knowledge as new evidence emerges. It is possible that many
discoveries, laws of the universe, and even different types of particles are yet to be found. It is
unfortunate that many scientists take for granted that everything from biology, chemistry, physics,
psychology, mental processes, etc. can be explained by the four fundamental concepts: matter,
energy, space, and time. This prevailing attitude suggests that we may be missing some pieces to
unlock the puzzle of the ToE. In a nutshell, many scientists stress the idea that, in theory, we could
account for all the complex processes occurring in the universe in terms of matter composition,
energy, forces, and work, meaning we could understand everything as physical, chemical, or
biological processes.
It is the author’s intention to show that consciousness and information, along with matter and
energy, are fundamental principles of nature. He supports the vision of the philosopher David
Chalmers [37], who urges researchers to truly think about panpsychism, which is the possibility
that consciousness, however, elementary, pervades everything in the universe. Along the same line
of reasoning, Galen Strawson [22] finds the idea, used in everyday language or books by scientists,
that we do not know what consciousness is, appalling. He goes on to argue that [I] found the issues
surrounding consciousness odd in light of the fact that we know precisely what conscientiousness
is—where by consciousness I mean what the vast majority mean in this discussion: experience of
any sort whatever. It is the most recognizable thing there is, regardless of whether it is
understanding of feeling, torment, understanding what somebody is stating, seeing, hearing,
contacting, tasting, or feeling. It is in certainty the main thing known to man whose extreme inborn
nature we can profess to know. It is absolutely unmysterious.
For several years now, the view that consciousness emerges or is derived entirely from physical
matter has slowly been losing ground, as it is unable to explain how consciousness arises from
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matter. Then again, the possibility that consciousness is a different element that is distinct from
physical matter is gaining ground. The faculties of mind, intellect, and personality are simply
manifestations of consciousness. The nonmaterial part of us is consciousness, soul, or spirit, and
the body is simply the means through which consciousness expresses itself and experiences the
world. Spirit, consciousness, inner self, anima/animus, life energy, essence, or ‘I’ are essentially
synonyms for the word ‘soul.’ Consciousness operates throughout the body. Apparently, it is not
the physical body that is liable for our actions but the consciousness or thinking being that forms
the operating system of the body.
Very simply it is I, the self, or the soul. Consciousness utilizes the word 'I' for itself and the word
'my' when alluding to the body: my hand, my mouth, my cerebrum, etc. I am not the same as my
body. The idea that the entire universe is conscious, or alternatively, that consciousness pervades
everything in the universe, is gaining ground. There is no doubt that the physical universe together
with the laws and properties of matter, energy, etc. are the physical manifestations of
consciousness. The soul or consciousness in many entities is in a latent state. Consciousness also
serves as an organizing principle, integrating everything in the physical body and giving coherency
and stability of identity.
Minerals, plants, animals, and human beings are the physical expressions of consciousness.
Consciousness expresses itself in ascending levels; that is, the consciousness of a mineral is more
latent than that of a human being. To evolve from a lower to a higher dimension, consciousness
needs a physical form, a body through which it can express itself. Minerals, plants, animals, and
humans all have an awareness appropriate to their own level of consciousness, and each type of
entity has a kind of awareness that is different from the others. This means that each type has its
own form of perception and uses its consciousness according to its level of development.
For instance, in “Plants do sums to get through the night,” Martin Howard [38] shows that plants
can compute and carry out complex arithmetic calculations to guarantee that they have enough
food to last for the duration of the night. This example shows that one does not need a brain to
process information. Everything in the universe processes information, and every cell is
independently imbued with consciousness. The most radical shift in the history of science is taking
place. It appears that the materialistic and reductionist worldview is slowly being replaced.
Consciousness is the pattern of organization of matter, energy, and information.
Many physicists have avoided dealing with the concept of consciousness. This may date back to
the unwillingness of Sir Isaac Newton to indicate the primary source of gravity. “Hypothesis non
fingo,” he replied, which translates as, “I do not have a clue.” What is concealed in matter is the
expression of consciousness, which is primary. Therefore, it is important to remind our readers that
the physics of Sir Newton was constructed without solving two fundamental problems: the causes
of attraction and the workings of consciousness. Physics and chemistry tell us little or nothing about
the intrinsic nature of matter, they only describe for us what matter does. In any case, we think
there must be more to the idea of matter and physical elements.
However, several scientists have put forward suggestions about how quantum theory might explain
consciousness. One example can be found in the works of Stuart Hameroff and Roger Penrose [39].
In addition, Carlos Eduardo Maldonado [40] argues that consciousness processes information, and
it processes information in non-algorithmic ways, suggesting the physical existence of something
with important properties. Furthermore, Inomata Shuji, a Japanese researcher, has proposed a
formula of interchange of consciousness, matter, and energy.
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Shuji pointed out that the existence of this relation (formula) was predicted well before him by the
English astronomer V.A. Firsoft. According to Shuji, Firsoft stated that “Mind [consciousness] is
a universal entity or interaction of the same level as electricity or gravity and we can expect a
formula similar to Einstein’s famous𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐2
to exist for it.” Shuji has obtained the formula, the
steps for which are reproduced in [41].
Following the development of atomic physics, we have learned that atoms are made up of various
small particles, i.e., a nucleus with electrons around it. We currently realize most of the atom is
empty space; is vacant space; there are not in reality any particles there but rather essentially the
probabilities of observation. In fact, there are no particles, and the electron is simply an idea or
model that we have developed to describe what we are observing. Hans Peter Dürr, the German
theoretical physicist, quoted here from Peter Russel [42], sums it up in the following terms:
“Whatever matter is, it is not made of matter.”
Figure 2. The double-slit experiment. Photons or particles of matter produce a wave pattern when two slits
are used.
One of the most important fundamental properties of consciousness found in quantum systems is
the capacity to choose or decide. This can be illustrated by a double-slit experiment, figure 2. This
is one of the most well-known experiments in physics. The quantum double-slit experiment shows
how our consciousness and the physical world are entwined, making us to understand that the
observer creates reality. The result of the test shows that light and matter can show the attributes
of both classically defined waves and particles, while also displaying the fundamentally
probabilistic nature of quantum mechanical phenomena. The quantum double-slit experiment has
played a key role in understanding how consciousness shapes the nature of our physical world or
reality. Despite the fact that mainstream researchers have not yet thought of solid clarifications for
the extent of this connection, the appropriate response is that consciousness is fundamental, the
source of everything, and that electrons are embedded with consciousness.
Electrons possess this ability to decide, although they lack the ability to communicate their
experience in the way that humans do. “Choosing” is one of the fundamental properties of
consciousness. Fundamental particles have life and experience, and consciousness is telling us
something about the intrinsic nature of these subatomic entities. Quantum systems display what I
can only term consciousness. Here, I emphasize the fact that subatomic particles “choose,” which
suggests the presence of consciousness, as expressed by the ability to choose. This leads to the
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conclusion that physics, or alternatively, quantum mechanics, is a theory of information and
consciousness. This article is based on the thesis that consciousness is more fundamental than
matter, energy, and information in the fabric of reality and the quest to understand the universe. I
have demonstrated how these four building blocks are interconnected and the special relationship
that exists between them.
5. CONCLUSION
This paper puts forward ideas on information and consciousness that require further development,
analysis, review, and extension in various fields. Describing the universe in terms of the four
concepts constitutes an alternative option worth exploring to unlock the missing puzzle pieces in
the quest for the ToE. It is important that the ideas presented here are explored and elaborated
further. One important aspect, which is key to unlocking the ToE, is the understanding of
information encoded in the universe and the role that consciousness plays in the running of the
human, animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.
It is now becoming clear that matter, energy, information, and consciousness are deeply interrelated
and all part of the same web. One cannot exist without the others. There is no doubt that the
implications of an informational and consciousness model of physics, chemistry, and biology ought
to be addressed because most researchers have only focused on understanding the universe in terms
of matter and energy. It appears that if consciousness is a natural physical process that is behind
matter, energy, and information, and organizes them in the physical universe, then the implications
for humanity are profound. To emphasize the role of consciousness in the physical universe,
Maldonado points out that “The observation is conscious, and consciousness transform data into
information, and information into knowledge.”
It appears that information and consciousness are not emergent phenomena but are ever-present in
the universe and in physics, chemistry, and biology. Consciousness is a physical property of the
universe. This paper shows the relationship between matter, energy, information, and
consciousness, on the premise of the existence of consciousness, which is imbued in everything in
the universe. The author posited the existence of information and consciousness, which is the
starting point for this paper, and the need for it was clearly established.
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Author Short Biograph
Dr. Ediho Lokanga is a theoretical physicist, computer scientist and a writer. Born in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), he read physics at the Open University and
graduated with a BSc (honours). He went on to complete an MSc in computing at
Birmingham City University. Lokanga holds a PhD in the interdisciplinary study of
theoretical physics from Euclid. He is currently a faculty member of Euclid University.
Father of four children, Lokanga is happily married. He and his family live in
Birmingham, United Kingdom.