The Concept of Relative Non-Locality: Theoretical Implications in Consciousness Research

Three core conceptsWe argue that “non-local” events require further descriptors for us to understand the degree of non-locality, what the framework of the observer describing it is, and where we humans are located relative to the ostensible non-locality. This suggests three critical factors: Relative to, from the framework of, and a hierarchy of “to what degree?” “Non-locality” without the prefix “relative” compromises its description by making it an absolute: We must scientifically ensure that, qualitatively, we can describe events that correspond with each other—like with like—and differentiate these events from those that are hierarchically dissimilar. Recognition of these levels of “relative non-locality” is important: Non-locality from “the general framework of” the infinite, or mystic or near-death experient, markedly differs theoretically from “relative to our sentient reality in three dimensions of space in the present moment (3S-1t)”. Specific events may be described “relative to” our living 3S-1t reality, but conceptualized differently from the framework of observers in altered states of consciousness experiencing higher dimensions.LevelsHierarchical questions to ask would include
• Is the non-locality “pseudo” simply communication that some but not others detect through extending our usual communications? Or is it still local “subliminal” communications? Or is it undetectable by humans, yet detected by some animals or machines? Or are psychological or brain happenings misinterpreted as non-locality?
• Is the non-locality impacting higher-dimensional hidden realities?
• Is it at the countable infinite—transfinite—level?
• Or does the non-locality happen at the infinitely continuous reality?
• Or at the highest level of that infinite—the mystical?
• Is the non-locality linked with theories in physics, such as quantal entanglement or the many other postulated causes? Relative non-locality in physics is likely different from non-locality in Consciousness Research.Immediacy principleWe also propose that events happening immediately, not even requiring light speed, are fundamental properties of non-local time involving more dimensions than just 3S-1t.