Review of Henry P. Stapp's Book: Mindful Universe: Quantum Mechanics and the Participating Observer (The Frontiers Collection)

Abstract

Stapp gives a very deep and scientific account of his ideas, that must now be taken serious. He is far from a New Age quantum guru here, even as he ventures into philosophy. Stapp finds agreement with Whitehead`s ontology, and with this revelation Stapp`s theory is now found more far reaching than what even Stapp is willing to admit. For example, Stapp makes heavy reference to an agent that carries intention and causal efficacy, but I am afraid that even Stapp`s very mature quantum mechanics is unable to define this agent into existence. I need only follow Whitehead to the logical conclusion. You can find this book at Amazon: Mindful Universe: Quantum Mechanics and the Participating Observer (The Frontiers Collection).