The science of human consciousness

Ramabrahmam Varanasi

Resumen


A model of human consciousness is presented here in terms of physics and electronics using Upanishadic awareness. The form of Atman proposed in the Upanishads in relation to human consciousness as an oscillating psychic energy-presence and its virtual or unreal energy reflection, maya, responsible for mental energy and mental time-space are discussed. Analogy with Fresnel's bi-prism experimental set up in physical optics is used to state, describe and understand the form, structure and function of Atman and maya, the ingredients of human consciousness. A description of phases of mind in terms of conscious states and transformation of mental energy is given. Four states of consciousness and four modes of language communication and understanding processes are also given. Implications of the above scientific awareness of Upanishadic wisdom to the modern scientific fields of physiological psychology, cognitive sciences, mind-machine modeling and natural language comprehension are suggested.

 

Key words: Physics of human consciousness, phases and conscious states of mind, natural language comprehension, physiological psychology, mind-machine modeling, cognitive sciences.

 


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