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Neurophysics
Exploring the Multiple Dimensions of Consciousness
Ian Weinberg
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Ian Weinberg is a consultant neurosurgeon by profession. He is also a pioneer in the science of applied psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). Weinberg is consulted both by private and corporate individuals in regard to the implementation of wellness and performance enhancing strategies. He is actively involved in workshops and presentations and also facilitates training courses for accredited trainers and coaches. Medical workshops for the medical and para medical professions are CPD accredited. www.pninet.com
Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………. Page 3
Part 1 – The Extended Environment ……………….. Page 5
Part 2 – Consciousness and Emotion ……………… Page 16
Part 3 – Accessing the Extended Environment …… Page 40
Part 4 – Applied Neurophysics ……………………… Page 68
Copyright reserved – Ian Weinberg 2011
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Introduction
Every piece of creative work reflects the subjectivity of its creator. This applies equally to the sciences as it does to the arts. And while the scientist subscribes to the concept of objectivity and impartiality, inevitably an intrinsic bias becomes evident. This applies both to the nature of the substrate being investigated as well as to the sampling and statistical interpretation. Indeed the subjective bias even becomes apparent in meta study reviews, where subjective bias will ultimately determine whether the glass is half empty or half full.
This text represents my subjective reality and consequently, my intrinsic bias. As in all art forms, I offer it to you the reader as my personal art form. While I have attempted to remain true to my scientific heritage and have reviewed information as objectively as possible, the overall text is woven together with my subjective interpretation.
This work has been motivated by my passionate interest in all aspects of the brain and consciousness. In recognizing that human consciousness is a core determinant of the external environment as well as of many aspects of body metabolism, the model of consciousness would necessarily need to incorporate all neuro somatic (mind body) connections as well as connections within a quantum physics environment. I firmly believe that it is essential that any practitioner working within the neuropsychological spheres be familiar with the broad context of influences exerted upon and by, consciousness and its processes. These practitioners would include medical and para medical practitioners, psychologists, social workers, personal coaches as well as those individuals studying the concept of consciousness in all its manifestations.
The structure of this text is such that the initial section describes the physical environment which provides the substrate for consciousness development. The debate of evolution versus intelligent design is reviewed in terms of its influence upon human consciousness. The second section represents a detailed examination of the functioning brain with a proposed heuristic model of consciousness and emotion. The functioning human brain