This manuscript attempts to describe a
consistent theory of the world around and within us and tries
coherently to eliminate classic differences between matter, organic
life and mind. It sketches the arch from elementary particles to the
higher minds of humans and endeavors a different view on the
appearances in the world around us. It is strongly believed that the
technological advances and scientific breakthroughs elevate the
society and mankind to higher levels of being (not better beings;
this is an entirely different topic).
However, there are certain
misconstructions and false interpretation within our understanding of
the world. Hence it is necessary to re-evaluate the basic
descriptions of science and rewrite comprehensibly our world view.
The
Dasein
1
is entwined in the Möbius string of energy. Energy is the basis
of all existence
2
;
it is not feasible but everywhere recognizable. Energy is the
fundamental source of everything around and within us, it represents
the universe. Though it cannot be observed or viewed directly it
exists
3
.
Somehow this energy, as the substance of fundamental quantum
particles, is a reflection of specific states of presentation
4
.
The specific energy's frequency is enabling the existence of
different fundamental particles. Therefore, the frequency and
concentration of energy defines the outcome and character of a
particle. The state of energy defines variable patterns of particles
which are constructing the various stages of the Dasein at a quantum
physical level. The process of the genesis of matter from fundamental
particles is a change from a highly dynamic stage to a static phase
of existence
5
.
The change of the vitality of the particles reveals the result of an
energy accumulation which forces the next stage of presentation of
energy to occur. The level of energy concentration reaches a
threshold and steps over it. That this results in a new level of
manifestation is only by definition of the observer
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.
From a pragmatic point of view this distinction is not relevant or
important for life, not for ours nor any other living being. This
threshold or category is artificial but defines our world view and is
not only true for this step. It is important to understand the
differences between the appearances and our interpretations and
categorization. The accruements of the fundamental particles which
define forces, matter and patterns in our materialized world, are the
first steps towards a multiplication of options. At the same time
these appearances are only energetic expressions of the same
substructure. Paradoxically this happens simultaneously or at least
it appears so, that there is one side the energy with its character
and on the other side there are the particles which are the first
phase to matter
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.
Though there are no existing differences between energy and matter
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,
it is often seen by us as distinct phenomena. The aspects of nature
are the outcome of different stages of energy accumulation. The
energy behind everything seems to be a uniform source which is only
defined through the specific amount of energy which is needed to
produce the specific elementary particles
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.
A uniform energy is the source of all variability of appearances in
its different natures – the division in fermions, the particles
which compose matter and anti-matter, and bosons, the particles which
produces the forces of nature. The non-visible interactions between
these particles establish the world and its natural laws as we know
it. Although they are not visible to the human eye they create the
visible world and all its appearances. The bosons are building the
forces which imprint the degrees of freedom to the occurring matter
particles. However, the categories of elementary particles and their
combined products are only intellectual products of scientists who
try to define various levels of stages of energy. In nature there are
no such differences because the one exists within the other without
any category. We have to acknowledge the efforts of numerous
scientists who defined and catalogued the world around us and these
basic particles and their interactions. Scientists have categorized
their discoveries along the way whenever they found a new level after
dissecting the world around us with their scientific scalpel. The
scientific approach works from the matter down to the energy, nature
works the other way around – it builds matter from energy.
Through the combination of different fermions, nature produces
protons, neutrons, and electrons, which are the basic units of matter
(atoms
10)
.
Paradoxically these composed particles (protons, neutron, and
electrons) are at the boundary of energy and matter and therefore
have characteristics of both
11
.
They behave as waves as well as particles
12
.
This two-folded character is a sign for the state between two
positions – matter and energy. The elementary particles
(neutron, protons and electrons) are multiplying the variability of
the aspects of the energy and their resulting composed particles are
the fundaments for all material variance. The properties of the
composed particles are complementary and synergetic and they are able
in specific combinations to produce the elements of the world and the
universe. The arrangement of one of each composed particle results in
the simplest and smallest possible element: hydrogen. One proton. One
neutron. One electron. Each particle has its confined space within
the atom. The protons and neutrons are located in the center (core)
of the atoms, whereas the electrons circle the cores on a specific
orbit
13
.
This, truly, is a highly simplified description of the events in
atoms. Since the occurrence of the composed particles is a function
of probability they are not circling in reality
14
.
They rather occur at different places and the chance to appear at a
specific distance to the core is higher than other distances.
Therefore it looks like these particles are circling around the core.
The quantum mechanical laws are defining their positions and
probabilities. Depending on the accumulated energy the atomic
arrangements are influencing the character of the element. Hydrogen
as first and smallest atom seeks companion in their own kind to
stabilize their appearance. The first inert (inactive), the second
element is helium. It has two of each composed particles. Two
protons. Two neutrons. Two electrons. Helium is energetically
satisfied by itself. Each helium atom is a small fortress on its own.
There is no need to share electrons with others or to befriend with
atoms of its own kind. The next elements are lithium, beryllium,
boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine and neon. Each next element
composes of one set of particles more than the one before and
therefore the mass increases continuously from element to element
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.
At the same time when an element’s changes its internal
composition its behavior (chemically and physically) varies. While
lithium, beryllium and boron seek to find stable constellations by
releasing electrons fluorine has the tendency to take up electrons.
These specific properties and performances are characterizing each
element in its unique way and so they are categorized by scientists
to make sense of their atomic constellation and character. The
periodic table of elements reflects their compositional plan
regarding protons, neutrons and electrons and the building plan of
the atoms. It presents the defined structure of matter: At the left
side of the table the elements are called alkaline earth metals and
at the other they are defined as the nonmetals, depending on their
characteristics. All 92 natural elements together bear the natural
origin of all matter. Their combinations can produce a variety of
different compositions which then have multiple characteristics.
These compounds are the chemical fundaments of all further
combinations and compositions. The coupling of two or more atoms
together is called a molecule. Molecules are the basic construction
stones of matter. Their formation determines the properties of the
final construction and here again is the man made separation of
different kinds of energetic stages by artificially created
categories. We have matter with these properties and other ones, but
so often it is overseen that there is no differentiation in these
atoms and molecules. They are all only specific levels and
combinations of concentrated energy. The Molecules as we define them
are basically fields of energy bound together through the
accumulating forces. Every little change in the total sum of energy
bears a different molecule. They bring all matter to life and
additionally there are diverse qualities between elements. There are
compositions which scientists call inorganic and on the other hand
organic compositions. Inorganic compounds can occur at ambient
temperature in different aggregate states – gaseous, liquid or
solid. Beside the state of matter they can have various other
characteristics: polarization, crystal-structure, homogeneity and
many more. Each of the features influence the behavior of the
molecules and the sum of all is what scientists call chemical
properties
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.
The inorganic world is a multitude of energetic representations. Each
combination is a reflection of different mixtures of energy. A
further level of energetic compositions and concentration is reached
with organic compounds. Organic molecules are composed of mainly
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which again can be combined in multiple
ways and by the addition of few other elements the variability and
possibilities are sheer vast. The occurrence of this new energetic
stage opens up a new level of manifestation of energy. Again this is
an artificial threshold, only visible from a scientific viewpoint.
However, this stage is even more complex, variable and multifaceted
than the others before. The smallest organic units are already
complicated combinations of atoms to create multifaceted molecules.
Organic molecules can differ not only by the incorporated elements
and its order, but also by its orientation of side branches
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.
These characteristics are not purely cosmetically or superficial
structural. No – even small changes in the building plans of
organic molecules can cause large differences in their chemical
appearances and features. The advantage of organic molecules is their
flexibility in combining themselves to large chemical and structural
systems with an unimaginable number of active and passive
constellations. Even the simplest organic molecules are large
concentrations of energy, which rises exponentially by each
combination with one or more further molecules. The constructions and
combinations of organic molecules are getting bigger and more complex
until a new threshold is reached. The next step in accumulating
energy is the systematic organization of molecular organic structures
und chemically functional components with different purposes. These
functional units are binding and producing chemical and biological
energy. They erect organic structures (membranes) around such a
constellation of functional molecules in order to not lose their
energy to the outside world. The smallest entity is a single cell
(e.g., Paramecium). Such units contain and integrate secondary
structures like cell-wall, functional cascades and storage parts. It
is, therefore, separated from the outer world
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.
The combination of structural parts and energy producing segments
establishes a new stable stage of energetic accumulation and a new
existence called life. Although it is only an artificial definition
it is a large step from chemistry to biology. Every living thing is
an accumulation of active organic (and certain inorganic) molecules,
which together ensure a survival of such a construction. Within a
life form is a database which encodes the building plan of the own
organism. The information needed to rebuild an organism is stored
chemically within the cell. On a sugary backbone are, like pearls on
a necklace, four nucleotides lined up: adenine, cytosine, guanine,
thymine
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.
The sequence contains all the necessary information for this
organism. However, only if one is able to read this genetic language
one can understand the instructions. The genetic information is
passed on to a new generation; once the organism has collected a
sufficient amount of energy it will be able to produce offspring. In
that sense the cells are natural power plants which are concentrating
energy and then passing it on to a next generation for further energy
collection
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.
The theory about the survival of the fittest is applying to energy
compositions from such an organic level onwards
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.
Lower levels of energy concentration have been dependent on the laws
of nature, from a certain level onwards a new force seems to occur
and ensures that a specific composition of energy survives. The
genetic building plans get passed on to a new generation with only
moderate modifications. Here begins a new realm of existence: the
living matter. Moving, feeling, experiencing, and thinking. There are
many different components involved in maintaining the organism’s
life. One important function of cells is the communication with other
cells. The interaction between different organisms of the same kind
allows establishing societies
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.
On a cellular basis this can happen between cells of the same or
different kind. A group of various cells living symbiotically
together is a multicellular organism. They are able to safe energy
and to focus some cells on specific tasks, which free additional
resources for the fight for survival and allow reaching even higher
levels of energetic concentration
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.
The kinds of different types of biological systems, like organs and
body-parts, define the levels of interaction. Chemical communication
between organs and bodies is similar to the higher and more complex
speech of mankind. The level of complexity of a language is an
expression of the energy level of the communicator’s
predispositions
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.
The lowest level of communication is within the same kind of cells.
Porifera as a simple multicellular organism has already established
the communication between their cells, which finally made it possible
to concentrate more energy than single celled organisms. The organic
kingdom is divided into static life forms and dynamic ones. Plants as
static organisms are producing a great variety of differences and
despite being immobile they conquered the world
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.
From deep oceans to the highest mountains one will find a large
variety of plants. More successful in another connotation were the
kingdom of the animals, which are mobile and were able to find
suitable spaces for living in the air, in the oceans and on earth.
However, they are depended on plants to provide organic energy
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.
It has been proposed that life (organic matter) started to form in
the oceans and stepped out after a long while and changed themselves
into terrestrial organisms (either plant or animals). The more time
went by the more species occurred (and disappeared) on the face of
earth. They began more and more to specialize in ecological niches
and tried to find their best possible way to save energy
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.
The organisms learn to safe and accumulate energy; therefore, they
are able to access new stages of energy usages
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.
There is the emerging of societies: the social interaction of
organisms of the same species. Herds or bands are striving together
through savannas and forests (even oceans), having learned new ways
of communications. These animals learned languages, first primitive,
later more complex and evolved (with syntax and abstract meanings).
With each new class there are new levels of communication. Mammals
have established one of the most sophisticated systems of
communicative interaction. Communication between mammals of the same
species happens on different levels: the physical, the chemical, the
biological and now finally at the intellectual stage. Each way of
communication established a new grade of freedom which opened novel
opportunities binding more energy and increasing the body’s
energetic level. With the skills of abstract communications the
primates have reached new goals in sharing and obtaining more energy,
most developed in the human kind, which additionally seems to have
overcome the burden of evolution or adaptation at least for some
aspects. With the onset of longevity within the human species a new
factor was introduced into the natural selection of humans
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.
A life of a human contains now a phase of growing and socializing,
another phase of survival and reproduction and a last phase of
independency from these duties. However, westernized human societies
have freed more and more time in a human’s life due to
automation of production processes and the reduction of working
hours. This, theoretically, releases time and energy and over a
course of a human life it seems to be possible to accumulate
sufficient energy for even higher levels of Dasein
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.
The basis for this is the efficiency and security in food production
and survival through the social interaction within a community.
Sociality can have many faces. There are social interactions of
family members: mother-child; father-child; child-child. There are
inter-familiarly relationships: relatives, friends, colleagues,
traders, thieves, politicians. These are one-to-one connection or
one-to-few, but the social network is even bigger than this. Everyone
is part of a much bigger social community – the society. On a
much higher level everyone is engaged in the matters of the whole
society
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.
We are part of the society as we are part of the animal kingdom or
the material nature or the energetic world of quantum physics.
Therefore, social interaction can be seen as an energy concentration
on a higher level. The variation which occurs on the social
interaction is similar to the difference which is visible in matter;
there are so many kinds of interaction. Firstly starting on the
lowest level with cell communication it evolves to a more
sophisticated and complex network of large communities of different
cells. Secondly social interactions are undertaken by biological
units, which are basically chemical compositions and therefore
energetic reflections. Third the social life of humans which is the
connection of individuals, groups, people, folks, societies.
Everything is connected with everything; however, the main purpose
for these interactions is to safe energy and to bring life/energy to
a new level of Dasein. A new dimension of energy concentration is the
increase in brain size and neuronal activity which creates
consciousness – being conscious means being aware. The level of
consciousness of an individual is a measure of its neuronal energy
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.
The more the energy the brain concentrates the more conscious the
thoughts become. Therefore, it can be said that the awareness or
consciousness is a measure of the dispositional energy. Awareness is
nothing uniquely human, but it is evolved to a new height within
humans
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.
Although insects and smaller animals do have ganglia and a central
nervous system they are not able to produce such a high concentration
on mental activity as humans and other mammals. Within a community
they are able to establish a basic awareness
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.
However, the larger, more concentrated brains of mammals, especially
primates, can produce self-awareness, which is a specific condition
where an individual realizes the distance between themselves and
their environment. It might just be an artefact or side effect which
arises through complex socialization
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.
However, another kind of awareness, like meditative stages or
‘not-thinking’, might help to understand the range of
possibilities given at the level of mind
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.
The different ways of thinking can be compared to the varieties of
possible constructs composed by atoms. There are logic, rational ways
of solving daily issues and there are emotional, intuitive ways.
Neither of them is better or worse for living beings, they are just
different ways to solve the obstacle course of life. It gets visual
in the variability of individual’s thought processing and
reaction to social problems. The multiplicity of thoughts combined
with the material and biological diversity creates individuality,
however all these are expressions of the same energy. Herewith we
reach the other end of the energetic parable: The mind has the
potential to establish a new level of energetic concentration, which
might be without matter, but full of energy
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.
Our mind is, therefore, a result of a concentration of energy, the
very same energy which produces the fundamental particles and all
kinds of matter and forces. In order to understand life it is
necessary to accept the unity of the world, only a holistic
understanding of the phenomena allows us to see the true value of the
world around us. To agree to the theory of a uniform energy source as
fundament of life means to admit the value of nature and our
egalitarian position among it.
It can be concluded that there are plenty
of disbeliefs and discrepancies between certain natural phenomena and
the scientific explanation and even more occurrences which are
excluded entirely by modern science. Additionally there are
psychological, physiological and spiritual situations where logical,
science driven hypotheses fail to sufficiently explain them.
Following the argument of an energy based appearance of matter, life
and mind (as explained in this manuscript) many scientifically
unexplained and diametric opposite phenomena can be integrated. What
we experience is rather an energetic evolution whose stages represent
different appearance at different stages with quite varying
characteristics. This (meta-)physical hypotheses does not only shed a
light on quantum mechanical, chemical and biological interpretations
but also defines a new ground for philosophical discussions.
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