Request for a review of a paper on consciousness creating reality.

In summary, the conversation discusses a paper found on the Big Think blog titled "Is human consciousness creating reality?" The paper is deemed too technical and the speaker asks for a review of the claims being made. The other speaker clarifies that the paper is in a field of active research and that it is too early to determine the validity of the claims. They also mention that the actual paper is not about consciousness, but the blog post's title may be misleading. A book recommendation is also provided.
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The paper I refer to, I found on the Big Think blog titled "Is human consciousness creating reality? And here is the actual link to the paper. Unfortunately, this paper is too technical for me, hence the request for a review for such a big claim.

 
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request for a review
What do you mean by "review"? PF is not a journal and we don't do peer reviews of papers here.

If you are asking whether the claims in the paper are valid, the paper is in an area of very active research in which no claims are even testable by experiment at this point, let alone established. So the only possible answer to the question of whether the paper's claims are valid is "it's way too early to tell".
 
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Emmanuel Pil said:
the Big Think blog titled "Is human consciousness creating reality?
I'm not sure the blog post's title is justified by the claims of the actual paper. So if what you want is a review of the blog post's claims, as opposed to the claims of the actual paper I would say they're not justified. Which is not at all unusual for blog posts talking about research at the frontiers of science.
 
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The actual paper is not about consciousness at all. It uses the "c" word only once, in an appendix, under quotation marks.
 
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1. What is the concept of "consciousness creating reality"?

The concept of "consciousness creating reality" is the idea that our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions have the power to shape and influence the world around us. It suggests that our consciousness, or our awareness and perception of the world, plays a crucial role in creating our reality.

2. How does this concept relate to scientific research?

This concept has been explored in various fields of science, including quantum physics, psychology, and neuroscience. Some scientists believe that our consciousness may have a direct impact on physical reality, while others argue that our consciousness is simply a product of our brain activity and has no influence on the external world.

3. What evidence supports the idea of consciousness creating reality?

There is still much debate and ongoing research in this area, and the evidence is not conclusive. Some studies have shown that our thoughts and beliefs can affect our physical health and well-being, while others have demonstrated the power of the placebo effect. Additionally, certain quantum physics experiments have suggested that our observation and perception can impact the behavior of particles at a subatomic level.

4. What are some criticisms of this concept?

One of the main criticisms is the lack of scientific evidence to support this idea. While some studies have shown a connection between consciousness and reality, others have failed to replicate these findings. Additionally, some argue that this concept relies too heavily on subjective experiences and is not testable or falsifiable.

5. How can this concept be applied in practical terms?

Some people believe that by harnessing the power of our consciousness, we can manifest our desires and create our own reality. This idea has been popularized by the Law of Attraction and other self-help techniques. However, the effectiveness of these methods is still a subject of debate and further research is needed to fully understand the potential practical applications of this concept.

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