Consciousness as Field: Death Not The End?

Professor Maria Strømme, a nanotechnology expert, has proposed a radical theory suggesting consciousness is a fundamental field, rather than originating from the brain. This perspective implies that individual consciousness is a localized part of a universal field, much like a wave on the ocean. When a person dies, their consciousness would not cease but rather return to this broader field.

This theory has profound implications, challenging the notion of individual consciousness as entirely separate and suggesting that phenomena such as telepathy and near-death experiences might be manifestations of atypical access to this underlying consciousness field. It posits that the brain may act as a temporary configuration within this fundamental substrate.

The implications extend to scientific validation, with Strømme suggesting that phenomena previously relegated to pseudoscience, like telepathy, could be scientifically testable. Evidence might be found in brain scans showing synchronization during meditation or heightened states, supporting the idea of interconnected consciousness and its interaction with the physical world.