A Goodreads user asked Roberta Grimes:

We have common interests in Quantum Mechanics and its epistemological significance. I have written a novel that explores a new paradigm of unifying the scientific with what is currently named the metaphysical. What are your thoughts on the connection between consciousness and Reality?

Roberta Grimes Hello Nissim! Good question. Quantum physicist Max Planck said that what we think of as consciousness is what gives rise to what we think of as reality; in fact, nothing else but consciousness exists. But of course, there is no good definition of consciousness that I have seen; scientists seem really not to know what it is, and the fact that they are stuck with treating consciousness as just an artifact of our material brains makes them unable to even begin to figure consciousness out. The best definition I ever have found of God might also apply to consciousness: "An energy-like potentiality without size or form, alive in the sense that your mind is alive, infinitely powerful and highly emotional and therefore probably self-aware." It's the creative force that continuously brings forth the universe. Essentially, perhaps consciousness and God are one.

I hope this helps! If you have other questions or want to discuss this further, you can always email me at rgrimes@robertagrimes.com.

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