title: The concept of relative non-locality: theoretical implications in consciousness research.
abstract: We argue that "non-local" events require further descriptors for us to understand the degree of non-locality, what the framework of the observer describing it is, and where we humans are located relative to the ostensible non-locality. This suggests three critical factors: Relative to, from the framework of, and a hierarchy of "to what degree?" "Non-locality" without the prefix "relative" compromises its description by making it an absolute: We must scientifically ensure that, qualitatively, we can describe events that correspond with each other-like with like-and differentiate these events from those that are hierarchically dissimilar. Recognition of these levels of "relative non-locality" is important: Non-locality from "the general framework of" the infinite, or mystic or near-death experient, markedly differs theoretically from "relative to our sentient reality in three dimensions of space in the present moment (3S-1t)". Specific events may be described "relative to" our living 3S-1t reality, but conceptualized differently from the framework of observers in altered states of consciousness experiencing higher dimensions.
  Hierarchical questions to ask would include IMMEDIACY PRINCIPLE: We also propose that events happening immediately, not even requiring light speed, are fundamental properties of non-local time involving more dimensions than just 3S-1t.
authors: Pacific Neuropsychiatric Institute, Seattle, WA; Exceptional Creative Achievement Organization, Seattle, WA; Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, St Louis University, St Louis, MO. Electronic address: psyche@pni.org.
authors: Vernon M
authors: VM
authors: Neppe
authors: Pacific Neuropsychiatric Institute, Seattle, WA; Exceptional Creative Achievement Organization, Seattle, WA.
authors: Edward R
authors: ER
authors: Close
mesh_terms: D003243:Consciousness; D006801:Humans; D019222:Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; D012106:Research
keywords: Classification; TDVP; Triadic Dimensional Distinction Vortical Paradigm; consciousness research; dimensions; immediacy; infinity; phenomenological levels; relative non-locality