Schrödinger's One-Mind Hypothesis

We will talk about a paper which explores Erwin Schrödinger's "One-Mind Hypothesis," which posits that consciousness is a singular, universal entity rather than a multitude of individual minds. The paper traces the origins of this provocative idea, highlighting its resonance with ancient philosophies like Advaita Vedānta. It then contrasts Schrödinger's view with challenges from modern neuroscience and analytic philosophy, including split-brain research and reductionist theories of self.

The author proposes speculative reconciliations with contemporary scientific frameworks, such as Integrated Information Theory, and critiques the logical coherence of the singular view, particularly in light of Landauer's Principle regarding the physicality of information.