THAT QUANTUM PHYSICS DEMONSTRATED THE DOCTRINE OF FREE WILL

2009 ◽  
pp. 196-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Patrick Thurs
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics Takes Free Will into Account

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Cirac ◽  
Adolfo Plasencia
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Quantum Computer ◽  
Theoretical Description ◽  
Trapped Ions ◽  
Theory Of Relativity ◽  
Max Planck ◽  
Quantum Architecture ◽  
To Come

In this dialogue, the physicist Ignacio Cirac, director of the Theoretical Division of the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, outlines why quantum physics has brought about a much greater change than that caused by Einstein’s theory of relativity, how quantum physics takes free will into account and how it combines with philosophy. He describes why quantum theory defines “everything else,” yet is unable to define itself. Explaining how, together with Peter Zoller, he developed and presented the first theoretical description of a quantum computing architecture based on trapped ions, and, how this quantum architecture will be viable and capable of performing calculations we cannot perform at present. Their quantum computer calculates in qubits, which would require at least 100,000 qubits to function, rising to 1,000,000 if error correction is implemented. It will be able to perform calculations previously unachievable and create encrypted messages impossible to decipher. Building a functional quantum computer still requires a huge technological change, which has yet to come about. Lastly, Cirac explains the differences between European and American visions of science and why mathematicians are even more conservative than physicists.

Quantum Metaphors in Deep Psychotherapy

1989 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Morstyn
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Newtonian Physics ◽  
Borderline Patients

Most psychodynamic theories are based on Freud's models of mental dynamics which were significantly influenced by Newtonian physics. Freud's attempts to use the then current scientific metaphors led to theoretical and clinical dilemmas particularly in deep psychotherapy and especially with borderline patients. The author argues that as Newtonian principles are useful for describing macroscopic reality, so Freud's Newtonian constructs are useful to a certain depth of therapy. Beyond that point, scientific metaphors can be retained but the appropriate metaphors are those of quantum physics. Quantum metaphors are used to explore duality, free will and patient-therapist interaction.

scholarly journals Contingency, Free Will, and Particular Providence

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 832
Author(s):  
David Torrijos-Castrillejo
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Process Theology ◽  
Divine Action ◽  
Theory Of Evolution ◽  
Freedom Of Will ◽  
Contemporary Science ◽  
Divine Activity

The results from contemporary science, especially the theory of evolution and quantum physics, seem to favor process theology. Moreover, the evil committed by free will leads some theologians to reduce divine action in order to prevent God from being responsible for evil. Thus, among those who defend a particular providence, Molinism finds many followers. This article first argues that contemporary science does not constrain us to deny particular providence. Second, it criticizes the implicitly deterministic character of Molinism. Thirdly, a Thomistic solution is proposed as an alternative which, by means of a different metaphysical approach to cosmic contingency and freedom of will, defends particular providence without reducing divine activity except in personal sins.

Randomness, Compatibilism and Divine Providence

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-81
Author(s):  
James Lefeu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Divine Providence ◽  
Free Agency ◽  
Many Worlds ◽  
Cosmological Time ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Fundamental Cause ◽  
Science And Theology ◽  
De Broglie Bohm

This essay explores quantum physics and theology to propose that ontological randomness does not exist, but divine Providence does. Some interpretations of quantum physics that involve mathematical formalism and observational phenomenology are deterministic (de Broglie-Bohm, many-worlds, cosmological, time-symmetric, many-minds), while others are non-deterministic (Copenhagen, stochastic, objective collapse, transactional). Yet, quantum events are merely epistemically indeterminable by us, but actually do have a fundamental cause. Compatibilism best describes the teaching of the Bible. Humans possess free agency, and are determined by their desires and values. Hence, they can be said to have “free will,” because they do what they want. The fundamental cause, as understood by Compatibilism, is God’s Providence, defined as God’s continual involvement with creation through keeping it existing, cooperating with creation in every action, and directing it to fulfill His purposes. The interaction between quantum physics and Providence suggests methodological parallels between science and theology in a quest for synthesis.

scholarly journals Omnipresent Consciousness and Free Will

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claus Janew
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Freedom Of Choice ◽  
Conscious Decision ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Everyday Reality ◽  
Inherent Part

This article is not an attempt to explain consciousness in terms basically of quantum physics or neuro-biology. Instead I should like to place the term "Consciousness" on a broader footing. I shall therefore proceed from everyday reality, precisely where we experience ourselves as conscious beings. I shall use the term in such a general way as to resolve the question whether only a human being enjoys consciousness, or even a thermostat. Whilst the difference is considerable, it is not fundamental. Every effect exists in the perception of a consciousness. I elaborate on its freedom of choice (leading to free will), in my view the most important source of creativity, in a similarly general way. The problems associated with a really conscious decision do not disappear by mixing determination with a touch of coincidence. Both must enter into a higher unity. In so doing it will emerge that a certain degree of freedom of choice (or free will) is just as omnipresent as consciousness - an inherent part of reality itself.

On the Question of Free Will in a Quantum Physics Inspired Model of Consciousness

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Rajat Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Asima Tripathy
Keyword(s):  
Free Will ◽  
Quantum Physics
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