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Final report - Can the conscious observer affect the collapse of the wavefunction?

2024

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      - Final report - Can the conscious observer affect the collapse of the wavefunction?

Reference code:	PT/FB
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Location:	S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:	BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date:	1994
History:	The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives. Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge. Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research. The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world. Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL:	http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility:	By permission

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL
Entity holding:	BIAL Foundation
Title:	BIAL Grants
Start date:	1994
History:	In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology. Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries. The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project. The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665). Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others. The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2018
Location:	BF-GMS
Title:	2018 Grants
Start date:	2019-01

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2018-127
Location:	BF-GMS
Title:	127 - Can the conscious observer affect the collapse of the wavefunction?
Duration:	2019-01 - 2025-02
Researcher(s):	Yaïr Pinto, Eric-Jan Wagenmakers
Institution(s):	Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
Contents:	Contents: Application form Correspondence Research Funding Agreement Progress Report Final Report
Language:	eng
Notes:	Inconclusive project
Author:	Pinto, Y.
Secondary author(s):	Wagenmakers, E.-J
Number of reproductions:	3
Keywords:	Quantum physics / Consciousness / Measurement problem / Psychokinesis / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code:	PT/FB/BL-2018-127.01
Location:	BF-GMS
Title:	Final report - Can the conscious observer affect the collapse of the wavefunction?
Publication year:	2024
Abstract/Results:	ABSTRACT: Background Radin and colleagues have found that human attention and intention seems to affect quantum processes at the most basic level. Several other researchers have found similar results. These results, if true, would have significant implications regarding the fundamental nature of consciousness and its role in quantum processes. Aims We aimed to replicate and extend Radin et al.’s findings. In two experiments we aimed for direct replications, in one experiment we investigated the possible underpinning of Radin et al.’s findings. Moreover, in one of our replication attempts we measured EEG to possibly correlate psychophysical influences with neural activity. Method In Experiments 1 and 3 subjects received direct feedback on the variance in luminance of an interference pattern produced by a 2-slit set-up. In Experiment 3 EEG was measured. In both experiments the subjects were instructed to increase the variance. In Experiment 2 entangled photons were either directed at a camera, or at the head of the participant. Subjects performed a 2-back task, or a listened to a guided meditation. Results None of the experiments yielded reliably significant results. However, in Experiment 1, where we tested a relatively large number of experienced meditators (unlike in Experiment 3), results trended in the expected direction. Moreover, if we only included participants who subjectively felt that they could affect the interference pattern, then we replicated the findings of Radin et al. Conclusions The results of our experiments are inconclusive. Although we did not replicate the findings of Radin and colleagues, we did uncover some results that seem to support their claims. We aim to conduct more rigorous replication attempts in the future.
Accessibility:	Document exists in file
Language:	eng
Author:	Pinto, Y.
Document type:	Final report
Number of reproductions:	3
Reference:	Pinto, Y. (2024). Final-report - Can the conscious observer affect the collapse of the wavefunction?
Indexed document:	No
Keywords:	Measurement problem / Collapse of the wavefunction / Psychophysical interaction / Interference pattern
Final report - Can the conscious observer affect the collapse of the wavefunction?