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From Tjukurpa to quantum mind
Explores whether consciousness emerges from relational fields rather than isolated neural processes, bridging cosmology and cognitive science.
Process, Relationality, and the Limits of Ontological Convergence
Research Focus
We explore the intersection of process philosophy, quantum physics, and Indigenous ontology to challenge the Western habit of viewing the world as a collection of separate parts. By examining Tjukurrpa as taught by Yankunytjatjara Elder Bob Randall alongside David Bohm’s implicate order, the text illustrates how reality is a dynamic, interconnected flow rather than a series of static objects. While modern science and philosophy successfully describe this relational continuity, we argue they often lack the inherent sense of moral obligation found in Anangu law. Within the framework of Tjukurrpa, existence is not just an unfolding process but a binding responsibility to land, time, and community. Ultimately, we highlight that while Western systems provide a descriptive map of interconnectedness, Indigenous law offers the normative commitment necessary to sustain those relations.
