The Neuron and the Mind: Clinical Directions and Implications

Abstract

This article addresses the nature of basic humanness. It's about the science behind the mind and body connection. The problem at issue here involves the long standing notion that the human experience can be explained by classical physics-in pure electochemical terms. This is the basic tenet underlying the approach by neuroscientists who empirically investigate the mind/body relationship. The power of thought, volition and feelings, or what we interpret as the mind, are not considered variables in neuroscience endeavors, and they are certainly not regarded as having a causal role in the human experience. A quantum physics approach allows for the mindful element of human beings, and it provides a more accurate model for exploring the mind/body question.

Key Words:

• Classical physics
• mind/body
• mindfulness
• neuroscience
• quantum physics