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Introduction
Integrated Theory of Intelligence

The brief discussion below presents the basic premise of the book "Integrated Theory of Intelligence", which might be categorized as an "ultimate theory of everything" that describes the interrelationship of Intelligence and Consciousness with matter-energy and space-time. Intelligence-consciousness, matter-energy, and space-time are postulated to represent the properties of a solitary universal basic substance that comprises all of existence within our universe. Courtesy of the publisher and the author this book is available in its entirety on this web site and in various download formats free of charge.

After you read this introduction, we suggest you visit the Home Page where several important aspects of the web site are explained. A link to the Home Page is conveniently provided at the bottom of the page in the form of a "Continue" button.

Because of their importance, the "Keyword Discussions" are mentioned in several parts of this web site. By clicking on the "Keyword Discussions" link in the left column you will be taken to a page with seven discussions on various topics. For those individuals who have interest in exploring the Integrated Theory of Intelligence in the context of a theory of everything it would be quite helpful to read both this introduction and the keyword discussions, as the information contained within is considered to be very important toward arriving at a complete understanding of the theory presented. Reading the seven discussions can be accomplished at any time before, during, or after reading the book. It is recommended that you begin your reading with this introduction.

Most scientific theories describing the fundamental nature of the universe treat the existence of life--of intelligence--as an evolutionary afterthought or "lucky accident" which somehow occurred by mere chance. "Integrated Theory of Intelligence" rejects this view as fundamentally lacking. In this pioneering effort, intelligence-consciousness is proposed as an intrinsic aspect of existence just as fundamental as the known attributes of matter-energy and space-time, forming with them an interdependent process of ongoing creation that has resulted in our present universe.

Working from an original set of axioms defining the basic properties exhibited by intelligence, the reader is taken on a thought-provoking tour which integrates into the book's proposed theoretical framework the latest findings from a host of scientific disciplines. Interwoven with the text are insights from such fields as biochemistry, neurophysiology, physics, cosmology, biology, genetics, and humanistic psychology, among others. Both panoramic and detailed, this look at the accumulating evidence posits the existence of intelligence as an unavoidable force in the operation of all phenomena, ultimately giving rise to the evolution of life and consciousness.

Written at a level that both lay readers and scientists not yet acquainted with these specialized fields can understand and absorb, this new view should fascinate anyone who is at all interested in intelligence and consciousness and how they have developed.

Rigorous yet balanced in its approach, "Integrated Theory of Intelligence" will challenge theorists and mystics alike to rethink how they look at the universe, mind, consciousness, the brain, and ultimately life itself.

In the book entitled the "Integrated Theory of Intelligence" the premise is developed that all facets of our existence are strongly interrelated and interdependent. Many centuries ago it was postulated that all physical existence was comprised of earth, water, fire and air. The current theory reframes these basic "ingredients" in the present-day language of matter-energy, space-time, and intelligence-consciousness. Others may choose to list a different set of ingredients based upon their interpretation of reality; but no matter how our analytical-reductionist mind may divide existence into discrete entities, someday it will nevertheless be established that all objects within our perceived reality are interrelated and interdependent. This in fact is the present-day goal of physicists pursuing what has come to be known as the "Theory of Everything."

The Integrated Theory of Intelligence predicts that not only are the basic ingredients interrelated - no matter how we define them - but that someday it will be proven there is actually only one basic substance within the universe, and that the ingredients as we presently perceive them would be more usefully viewed as evolved properties of that one substance. This is somewhat analogous to the way many physicists now believe that there was only one superforce at the moment of universal creation, which soon thereafter divided into the four (or more) physical forces.

The theory postulates that as matter-energy is continually subdivided within the subatomic realm into smaller and smaller components, it eventually dissolves, or reduces to, the background of space to become part of it. It is suggested here, therefore, that matter is actually a very highly condensed form of space. If so, this would account for the "virtual particles" which seem to be continuously popping into and out of existence everywhere throughout space. If this is true, it would provide us with the link between matter-energy and space-time. Einstein's General Theory of Relativity also makes the prediction that matter-energy is interrelated to space-time.

It will be considerably more difficult to prove that intelligence-consciousness forms a common bond with matter-energy and space-time for the following reasons. Most scientists are searching for an explanation of our physical existence that incorporates only matter-energy and space-time and many of them also believe that intelligence-consciousness is an epiphenomenon that occurred by chance, playing no role in the direction of the evolutionary process. This bias will slow the recognition of the interdependence of these properties.

The evidence to date is insufficient to prove that the universe is comprised of only one basic substance as here suggested. Nevertheless, in the interest of sketching out the ramifications of the theory in full, it should be stated here that the theory does lead to such an eventual prediction.

The nature of consciousness has yet to be defined in modern terms even though a great deal of time and effort has been devoted to this endeavor, particularly over the last several decades. The question as to its origin and significance dates back to antiquity but only recently have we gained enough understanding as to its place within the usual scheme of things, to begin to unravel this mystery. It is my current belief that we must begin with one of two choices. It would appear that consciousness must either be a primary property of the universe being present at the beginning or developed later as an epiphenomenon. If one were to poll most scientists I would guess that the majority would side with those individuals who believe consciousness to be an epiphenomenon. Most research scientists who have devoted themselves to the study of the mind-brain believe consciousness to be an epiphenomenon of the electrochemical events occurring within the brain. There is simply no question that consciousness is heavily influenced by these electrochemical events but it is also most doubtful that they are the cause of consciousness.

For many years I remained an agnostic relative to whether consciousness represents a primary or secondary phenomenon since I could not find compelling reasons to choose either viewpoint over the other. I now believe that there is enough information, much of which is scientifically based, to allow for a clear choice. As a matter of fact I would even suggest that the evidence is overwhelming and those whose persist in choosing the other alternative are selectively ignoring the preponderance of information available.

When the Integrated Theory of Intelligence was first developed in 1984 there was less scientific evidence to support the conclusions offered in the text. Since then there has been considerable progress and there is more scientific evidence accumulating to support the theory. For those that are interested, a reading list of books can be accessed through this web page, each with a short synopsis summarizing how the information within the book gives additional support to the concepts presented in the "Integrated Theory of Intelligence".

The hypothesis being presented is based upon the premise that consciousness is a primary property of the universe. Since most scientists are not willing to embrace this concept, the world view which ultimately follows, is still subject to question. It is my postulate that by accepting the premise that consciousness is a primary property, a more consistent picture emerges that best describes our reality.

There is now very strong evidence which suggests that our universe began in a manner best defined by the "Big Bang" Theory. Even though I have always been somewhat offended by a comic book name for what is arguably the greatest single event in the history of the universe, it would appear that the most essential parts of the theory are approximately correct.

The big bang theory postulates that the universe sprang forth from a singularity where matter-energy-space-time were compressed into an extraordinarily small volume prior to the moment of creation. Just prior to the expansion process there would have been an infinitely high or near infinitely high focus of energy without any formed matter in an infinitely or near infinitely small volume of space without the existence of time. This energy focus would have been homogeneous and undifferentiated without any recognizable form. One of the most important questions ever posed is whether intelligence-consciousness existed at the moment of creation or became manifest at some later date as a chance epiphenomenon. To explain all phenomenon that we observe I would have to conclude that intelligence-consciousness existed at the moment of creation and has been an active participant ever since. Whether the universe began as a singularity or not is currently open to debate. For example superstring theory does not require a singularity with infinite energy being compressed into an infinitely small volume of space. In superstring theory the expansion began with nearly infinite energy within a very small volume of space.

It would seem probable that at the moment of creation there was one uniform homogeneous basic substance without any form which best could be described as an almost infinitely high concentration of energy with the property of intelligence-consciousness and that following the big bang this energy began to rapidly dissipate into an increasingly larger volume of space being influenced by this property of intelligence-consciousness. This extremely high energy could not be manipulated into any significant form until it had dissipated into a sufficiently large volume of space thus allowing for a tremendous decrease in energy density. The higher the energy density the greater the chaos and the less order possible. Increasing order gradually appeared only as the energy density decreased. Spatial expansion was absolutely essential to allow for the evolution of higher order systems. There is a direct mathematical relationship between a decreasing energy density and the evolution of increasingly higher order systems. We will later discuss how increasing heat entropy, as defined by the second law of thermodynamics, is an essential part of the evolution to increasingly higher order systems containing increasingly greater amounts of information. This relationship is interrelated and both are dependent upon each other. We began with a universe that was infinitely hot with maximum chaos devoid of order which has evolved to a state where chaos has drastically decreased and order dramatically increased. This has occurred exponentially over time and will continue to do so as long as the universe is in state of expansion. The rate of evolution to higher order systems is directly dependent upon the rate of universal expansion. The greater the volume of the universe the less the energy density and the more that the chaos, which is a function of energy out of control, can be manipulated into order by the property of intelligence-consciousness.

A single superforce was present at the moment of creation as another property of the uniform, homogeneous, undifferentiated basic substance which differentiated into the four physical forces which we currently recognize.

At the moment of creation, intelligence-consciousness was totally unified with matter-energy without differentiation but with the potential to be divided up and fractionated into many forms, only a few of which we are currently aware. Our current paradigm would lead most to conclude that intelligence-consciousness is limited to humans or perhaps other human-like creatures on other planets in other galaxies. The theory being presented would allow for a great many other material and non-material forms that possess intelligence-consciousness, including systems that are both living and non-living. Intelligence-consciousness permeated the early universe and would have taken on any form that currently existed at any time throughout the evolutionary process. This is how intelligence-consciousness was able to influence this process resulting in a highly organized universe balanced between order and chaos. It began in a state of maximum chaos and minimal order and has evolved to greater and greater levels of order with lesser and lesser degrees of chaos, and has done so exponentially over time.

If one has interest in pursuing the concepts outlined above, then read the text "Integrated Theory of Intelligence" which can be accessed in its entirety through this Web page. It will also be noted by examining the Table of Contents that the information contained within the book addresses a wide variety of subjects pertaining to consciousness and intelligence including such things as the evolution of intelligence-consciousness as well as altered states of consciousness.

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