New, non-invasive treatment for brain diseases

The best current treatment for Parkinson's disease is deep brain stimulation by implanted electrodes deep within brain tissue. Brain stimulation was summarized in my earlier blog. The risk of operation makes this procedure a last resort in most cases. Also, finding the proper target site in the brain reduces the success rate of the procedure.

A new method, which applies high-frequency brain stimulation without immediate physiological effect, is being considered. When two slightly different and overlapping high frequencies were targeted at the anatomical target site, their net result is a new, subtracted frequency. Because the treatment does not require surgery, it eliminates operative and post-operative risks. In addition, the target site can be optimized at any time. The new method will be optimal for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other brain conditions. 

Drawback? As of now, you cannot take your 'treatment cap' on the road just yet. Requiring a large device, the treatment is only available in a hospital setting. Also, it has only been applied in animals; the efficacy needs to be tested on people. Read the whole article.

Reference:

• Grossman, Nir et al. Noninvasive Deep Brain Stimulation via Temporally Interfering Electric Fields. Cell , Volume 169 , Issue 6 , 1029 - 1041.e16. DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2017.05.024

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Why do we need a new physical world view

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Our world is defined by technological progress and fast-paced social change, increasing our life's complexity. The scientific achievements of the twentieth century have been spectacular in technology, physics, and medicine and led to the sense that we can master and understand nature. The increasing amount of detail and the pace of change necessitated greater scientific specialization and made formal education increasingly important. 

Nevertheless, existing theories in physics fail to explain a long list of unsolved problems. The arrow of time, the cosmological constant, the interpretation of quantum mechanics and unification with general relativity, the nature of gravity, dark energy and dark matter, the microwave background horizon problem, and the big bang, Mach’s principle, physical information or the theory of everything remains unsolved. The unintuitive nature of some material strains education, making it difficult to attract a new cadre of bright and original thinkers into research. 

Reconsidering some fundamental questions in physics, such as time, gravity, or entropy, might lead to a new physical worldview. Such a hypothesis is the subject of my book, 'The Science of Consciousness.' Investigating entropic changes based on the energy/information exchange during interaction takes physics back to its basic understanding. Still, it is the only to achieve an encompassing and coherent, sorely needed clear worldview. 

Such insight might instigate a giant leap, turning quantum mechanics more intuitive. It might explain the origin of mass, show the operational principle of gravity, throw light on black holes, and space's structure. Demystifying physics would boost morale, inspire ideas, and increase public engagement and enthusiasm for scientific and technological research funding. It would attract a new generation of young people into academic research. This new physical worldview, which includes consciousness, can inspire innovative methods to cure neural and mental diseases. The mind is an inextricable part of the universe. Being part of something bigger should give us a sense of ownership, belonging, and responsibility: Atman and Brahman are one. 

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The structure of the Cosmos

 

The vacuum energy problem is one of the most significant unsolved problems in quantum mechanics. The long list of unsolved problems in physics indicates that the Standard Model might need mending or be outright replaced. The above video highlights two issues with Einstein's relativity: 1, space in a vacuum is flat and 2, objects curve spacetime. The above video introduces a new physical worldview, which points toward the unification of quantum mechanics and general relativity. Dividing the universe with an information-blocking horizon is congruent with the holographic principle proposed by Leonard Susskind. Rethinking the basic structure of space might solve the contradictions mentioned above in physics, and it obeys Mach's principle, explains gravity, and turns quantum mechanics into comprehensible and intuitive science. 

Heisenberg uncertainty principle: 

The video explains that the particle wave function and the spatial curvature changes remain related. Increasing speed corresponds to higher frequencies and positive field curvature (space contrasts). This way location is more specific, but the velocity is uncertain. In contrast, lower frequencies correspond to lower speed, but the negative curvature of space (which expands) leads to an uncertainty of location. This uncertainty reaches its climax in the poles.

Vacuum energy

Quantum mechanics tells us that a vacuum is full of energy. But vacuum energy remains one of the unsolved problems in physics. Watch the above video to learn why a vacuum expands the universe by curving space into the fourth dimension.

General relativity  

Einstein's general relativity tells us that the fabric of spacetime is curved within and around large gravitational objects, but it is flat in a vacuum (see image below). On the other hand, the Michelson–Morley experiment to find the presence and properties of ether in 1887 proved that there was no such substance, therefore, no directional asymmetry in the universe. Because of this finding cosmos is considered isotropic. However, the conventional Michelson–Morley-type experiments could never detect dimensional anisotropy. Instead, dimensional anisotropy would form exponentially increasing energy needs of acceleration and the gravitational differences depending on the curvature of space.

Thus, the universe is infinite (due to the dimension increase of white holes), but it has finite boundaries (due to the dimension decrease of black holes). Moving with constant speed corresponds to a movement along latitude. Therefore it would bring one back to the starting point.

Massive object (such as a planet) curves spacetime according to general relativity. 

Mach's principle:

Dark energy (the universe expansion) needs a better explanation. Although the expansion is far smaller than the calculations would suggest, four-dimensional white holes could expand the universe at an accelerating rate. Dimensional anisotropy also satisfies Mach's principle. Read the whole article or view it on Academia  The above-proposed structure also leads to a cosmological evolution via interaction that engenders consciousness. So we are an organic, inalienable part of the universe.

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Evaluation of Mach's Principle in four spatial dimensions

Recent cosmological data shows that the Milky Way galaxy is being pushed ahead of a void. Independently, laboratory research achieved antigravity effects in a vacuum. A possible relationship between these seemingly unrelated results indicates the need to reexamine our understanding of gravity. According to Page and Wootter mechanism, time is globally static but emergent for ‘internal’ observers. That is, interaction increases the energy-information differences among the constituents of the cosmos. Such temporal evolution engenders polar singularities, known as black and white holes, by general relativity.

The second law of thermodynamics leads to Landauer’s principle, which shows that the emitted heat is proportional to the erased information of the system. Thus, information accumulates heat in black hole horizons, two dimensional, whereas information-free areas are energy-rich and cold. The principle of static time dictates information and dimensional complementarity between antipodal regions of the universe. Two-dimensional, positive curvature black holes must be balanced by negative curvature, four-dimensional white holes, which expand space and lead to the experience of ‘dark energy.’ Positive curvature forms great field strength, stabilizing the universe with a pressure experienced as excess gravity, called dark matter. Enhanced field strength leads to clumping, forming planets, stars, galaxies, and galaxy clusters, which slows expansion. The dimensional anisotropy (two in the black holes and four in the white holes) straddles unstable three-dimensional galactic environments between them.

Everything is connected to everything else. An object’s position in space corresponds to a freely hanging plumb. Deviations in the angle of that plumb (location of the object) change the equilibrium of the whole universe and lead to inertia. This force is proportional to both the mass of the object and the field strength (i.e., radial topological distance from the center). Therefore inertia is highest in the vicinity of the black holes. On the positively curved opposite surfaces of space (such as a planet), a path that winds toward the pole forms the shortest distance. On positive curving temporal surfaces, the fastest time is acceleration, which leads to the twin paradox. The hypothesis is congruent with the latest CMB data and satisfies Mach’s principle and Occam’s razor by uncovering a surprisingly simple, stable, unified alignment of the universe. This new physical worldview is presented without equations, reflecting the futility of a universal calculation method. Read the whole article or view it on Academia. 

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Consciousness based quantum computer

The brain’s gradually improving responses to stimuli molded the mind into the structural, organizational mirror of physical systems. Therefore, social interaction engenders particle-like features, such as uncertainty, hysteresis, and territorial needs. The brain’s operational symmetry vis-à-vis the physical world produces the mind, a functional analog of elementary particles. In the brain, all change is based on sensory processing. Perception of sensory stimulus or reading road signs is involuntary and automatic because sensory stimulus impinges on the mind through the shifting energy balances of the brain. As photons are the fundamental forces for interaction, and emotions transfer energy between people and emotional animals. Feelings are energy imbalances of the brain, which trigger actions that recover the energy neutral state. This essential connection with the environment must also characterize AI. In a robot, in place of neurons, sensory pattern perception can be formed by, for example, 'superconducting synapse.'
A highly precise response is possible by utilizing deep-learning systems, which are getting more powerful. In the computer ‘brain,’ just like in the organic brain, the energy balance would continuously change depending on field effects, automatically and ultimately would recover the energy-neutral state. This whole process would be choreographed according to the principle of least action, which corresponds to an intelligent response. Response reformulates the stable, standing-wave state of the system. Energy imbalances would equal the emotional states of mammals and birds. Propagation of stimulus is a series of activation that strengthens connections between units; the energy need is reduced in previously activated units. Subsequent activation channels the signal according to the principle of least action, leading to a segregated modular structure.

Current quantum computers need to be carefully insulated from environmental interaction due to sensitivity to noise, i.e., interference. However, the brain is a temporal quantum system, which interacts across temporal coordinates (see: Consciousness, a Cosmic Phenomenon). Temporal quantum systems, such as the brain, are insulated by the temporal rhythm of neural activation. Energy imbalance manifests as emotions. Hence, emotions are unstable and move the system towards equilibrium; the exact neuronal activation path is the function of both the original stimulus and past behavior. This way the cortical brain, regulated by its energy states, formulates an intelligent response. Read the whole article Deli, E., (2017). Consciousness inspired AI system. AISB Quarterly. (145) 6-11.

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Cognitive phenomena show quantum, particle-like features

Animals try to gather nutrients and avoid physical dangers; they actively enhance their access to information – thus survival – via the sensory system. Because the sensory organs are information-grabbing machines, interaction through sensory stimulus corresponds to energy-information exchange. 

The subtle regulation of the path, rhythm, and extent of brain frequencies turn the brain into a complex yet ingenious system. However, the brain is much more than a finely regulated circuit board. Electric flows generate associations, meaning, and memory in ways reminiscent of quantum networks. Quantum theory can model mental phenomena in fields as diverse as search engine optimization, psychology, economy, and sociology – in some cases, for nearly a century. More than 70 recent national surveys examined the order effect of successive attitude questions and found human judgment satisfying quantum probability theory. In quantum systems, the outcome is highly dependent on the context of measurement, and likewise, almost all cognitive processes, such as memory, decisions, and perception, are contextual. In social science, quantum theory can predict how the order of questions affects the outcome.

The cortex neuronal activation pattern triggers corresponding memories or experiences and forms a "temporal horizon." Reminiscent of the observer effect in quantum mechanics, the brain's quantum-like evolution maintains the mind's unity and permanence. Measurement (interaction) actively changes the particle being measured, and in the brain, it corresponds to cognitive change. The mental world is sectioned into a steady, step-wise progression of perception or learning, such as the empowering moment of riding a bike for the first time. This is the same for recognition, getting a joke, or meeting a friend. There is a moment of inspiration when a new balance is formed and understanding clicks. Conscious awareness holds mental content "fixed," "frozen," within a discrete but continuous phenomenal unity. Because sensory processing converts spatial relationships into temporal rhythms, the material world's spatial relationships are translated into a temporal evolution. 

The brain's gradually improving responses to stimuli molded the mind into the structural, organizational mirror of physical systems. Therefore, social interaction engenders particle-like features and quantum characters, such as uncertainty, hysteresis, and territorial needs.

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The science of karma, a case study

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Karma recognizes a cause-and-effect relationship between intent, thoughts, and actions (cause) and an individual's future (effect). It is part of major religious beliefs and forms the essence of the just-world hypothesis. Good intent and good deeds contribute to good karma and future happiness, while an evil plan and bad acts contribute to bad karma and future suffering. 

Because actions and even thoughts always have a two-fold effect, karma has psychological support. Doing your best is a generosity of effort that tends to earn the respect of colleagues, clients, and friends. Likewise, diligence and care bring the satisfaction and contentment of a job well done, but sloppy, careless work erodes trust. Reliable people, good workers, trust not only themselves but also others. People keep a distance from those who are not reliable. 

Distrust infects a careless person's judgment. When the carpenter does inferior, sloppy, negligent work, he will not want to move into the house he built; the tailor will not want to wear the suit; and the shoemaker will not like the shoes. He who cheats will be afraid of being cheated. This occurs because everything is connected to everything else. Happiness makes everything seem easy and carefree; bad news, on the other hand, overshadows every aspect of the mind with an unhappy tint. For this reason, anxiety, regret, and worry are involuntary. For example, individuals with depression may want to stop themselves from ruminating but are often unable to deviate from their negative thoughts. Further, it can be shown that the difficulty of controlling thoughts is true not only in the depressed state but in any other highly charged emotional state.

Meditation is usually a prime example of controlling one’s thoughts. However, meditation always occurs in a resting mental state or close to it. A resting state is a neutral state of mind, which is relatively emotion-free, permitting considerable conscious control of thinking. Imagine this as a ball on a hill. The emotional state represents a tilted ground, where the ball's path is deterministic. On the flat ground (an emotion-free mental state), manipulating the ball's movement in either direction requires little effort. 

An emotionally charged mind (in energy imbalance) is hard to control. For example, a joyful event, danger, or a sudden, significant personal change can exert substantial control over one's thoughts. However, gently encouraging your thoughts toward stability and acceptance via meditation and prayer does reduce stress; it mitigates sadness, anxiety, or other disturbances.

Related post: Karma, the long-term consequences of behavior

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