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Bert Morriën

@bertmorrien.bsky.social
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grandfather, inventor, professional techie, likes naturalist philosophy. What can't be measured is irrelevant. There is no hard problem of consciousness. Entered Twitter in August 2013. Moved to bsky in August 2024.

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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
@govertschilling.nl Fitting the pieces: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
@govertschilling.nl Weet je nog, die superluminale neutrino’s (arXiv 1109.4897)? Oorspronkelijke meetwaarden: δt = (14.2 ± 11.9 (stat.)) ns of δt = (6.5 ± 7.4 (stat.)) ns.(pagina 23). Waarden uit mijn alternatieve methode: δt = (3.5 ± 5.6 (stat.)) ns. (pagina 24). Mag ik dat eindelijk zeggen?
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
15 jaar geleden was er paniekvanwege superluminale neutrino’s (arXiv 1109.4897) en stelde ik een alternatieve analyse voor. Oorspronkelijk resultaten: δt = (14.2 ± 11.9 (stat.)) ns of δt = (6.5 ± 7.4 (stat.)) ns.(pagina 23). De alternatieve analyse: δt = (3.5 ± 5.6 (stat.)) ns. (pagina 24).
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The physics community has spent 50 years looking for "Missing Mass" (Dark Matter) and a unified Quantum Gravity theory. But we missed the gorilla in the room: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle already provides the baseline energy-mass E=mc² needed. Read doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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The Thermodynamic Stabilization of Reality (R): Resolving the Vacuum Catastrophe and Information Paradox through Quantized Black Hole Recycling
This paper introduces a paradigm shift by defining reality (R) as an eternal, time-independent operational process of existence, resolving the cosmological challenges left unanswered by Penrose’s cyclic cosmology and Hawking’s black hole evaporation model. We reject the egocentric chronological constraints of a singular Big Bang. Instead, we propose an inherent Thermodynamic Stabilizing Counterpart to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, driven by quantized, zero-entropy (S=0) virtual particle fluxes governed by the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. By incorporating Max Planck’s quantum foundations, we demonstrate that horizon radiation consists of discrete quantum states entangled with the interior, rendering the event horizon transparent to data and resolving the Black Hole Information Loss Paradox. Macroscopic black holes act as localized phase-transition nodes—effectively functioning as White Holes—that actively deconstruct accumulated macro-entropy. The antimatter component serves as a temporal return flux, propagating backward through the temporal loop directly into the base state of R. This continuous mechanical cycle stabilizes the vacuum energy density, mathematically dissolving the 10^120 discrepancy of the Vacuum Catastrophe and reconciling Quantum Field Theory (QFT) with General Relativity (GR/ART) without arbitrary fine-tuning.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Autumn cleaning doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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The Cosmos as a Self-Sustaining Circuit: A Thermodynamic Revision of Cyclic Cosmology
This manuscript presents a concise, mechanical alternative to Roger Penrose’s Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC). By exposing a fundamental thermodynamic contradiction in existing cyclic models—where no...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
@nasirivatan.bsky.social Cleaning up the mess. Indeed, no big bang and an eternal Reality How could Stephen Hawking forget Max Planck and nobody reminded him? doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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The Cosmos as a Self-Sustaining Circuit: A Thermodynamic Revision of Cyclic Cosmology
This manuscript presents a concise, mechanical alternative to Roger Penrose’s Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC). By exposing a fundamental thermodynamic contradiction in existing cyclic models—where no...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
New preprint: "The Cosmos as a Self-Sustaining Circuit". Applying Boolean logic to Penrose's CCC, I resolved the vacuum catastrophe via AdS geometry. Total Entropy Compensation makes the macro arrow of time indeterminate. doi.org/10.5281/zeno... #Cosmology #Physics #Thermodynamics #QuantumVacuum
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Hofstadter's Strange loop: 1. R --e--> P (energy from reality is sensed by P) 2. P --se--> R (specific energy from P is sent to R) 3. R --se--> P (reflected energy from reality is sensed by P) 4. Average (sum se)/(sum e); goto 2 5. after many loops P can certainly send S P: Cogito ergo sum.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This paper is the 10th iteration of an attempt to explain consciousness. The Prenatal Cogito: Intra-Fetal Communication and the Cybernetics of the Self drive.google.com/file/d/1VEFu...
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CommonSenseTOC.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Definitions: 1. 'Existence' is the ability to manipulate energy based on the assumption that logic and energy are irreducible facts. 2. The 'Self' is the experience of being able to manipulate energy. That is equivalent to Descartes' "Cogito ergo sum".
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Douglas Hofstadter's "Strange Loop": the brain let us hear what we say and speak about what we think, see and hear.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Consciousness state switch between Unconscious, Conscious, Flow and Dream on events detected by the brain
Layered communication protocol stacks for normal- and inner speech
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The "Common Sense Theory of Consciousness" (CSTC) v9 drive.google.com/file/d/1VEFu...
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CommonSenseTOC.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
What started as a wild idea may be not wild at all. QM decoherence as workhorse in Hebbian learning. Wat do you think? See share.google/aimode/4V7lo...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
@keithfrankish.com A new version of "Common Sense Theory of Consciousness (CSTC)" It should now qualify for PhilArchive. Check it out drive.google.com/file/d/1VEFu...
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CommonSenseTOC.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We must stop hallucinating souls inside our selves. We are creatures of nature. Creatures exist by definition. Just like Beethoven's 5th.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Update: The Common Sense Theory Of Consciousness Bert Morrien, 20260507 v1 Added new section: 4. Flow, Verification, and the Intermittent Nature of Consciousness Updated Conclusion: Consciousness as an Intermittent Guardian of Integrity drive.google.com/file/d/1VEFu...
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CommonSenseTOC.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A new falsifiable theory of consciousness: "The Common Sense TOC" drive.google.com/file/d/1VEFu...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Do not accept flattery from LLMs. Demand that they verify whether your understanding aligns with theirs. Feynman already knew that no one can mislead you better than yourself.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
LLMs are prodigies and you are a grown up. Use them as a grown up, not as a child. Together you can do much more than you can do alone. Remember that you rely already on the very limited amount of knowledge you know from other people that is dwarfed by the knowledge of LLMs.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
New version: "Layered Model of Human Conversation leading to Triadic Reality: Evolutionary application of the Free Energy Principle" V10 20260419 drive.google.com/file/d/1RBuu...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🇭🇺 Gratulálunk! Üdvözlünk ismét az EU teljes jogú tagjaként! Fénysugár ezekben a sötét időkben. 🇪🇺
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
"Layered Model of Human Conversation leading to Triadic Reality" V8 20260410 drive.google.com/file/d/1RBuu...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
"Layered Model of Human Conversation leading to Triadic Reality" drive.google.com/file/d/1RBuu... Latest version, questions please.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
The most obvious explanation for consciousness is also the easiest and most solid: after 20k wordless experiences such as "if I do this, that happens," the Bayesian certainty of this assertion is strong enough to believe in it for the rest of your life. Wasting 20k words is madness.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
"God does not play dice" is a famous phrase by Albert Einstein expressing his rejection of the probabilistic, random nature of quantum mechanics. Now we know that if God were to gamble, he would cheat like a casino owner: he would always win.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Triadic Realism is a philosophical position that fundamentally differs from conventional philosophy of mind. It is the sum of 3 realities: 1. Subjective 2. Scientific 3. Creative * It does not implicitely smuggle in concnsciousness * It is complete * It is testable Ask your favorite LLM.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com Open letter to Keith Frankish drive.google.com/file/d/1aSBu...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
keithfrankish Physically, there's no problem: consciousness is simply what the brain does. Forget illusions. In fMRI, words map onto qualia as real physical brain states — enabling one-shot multi-sensory generalization (a child knows any cat) by high Bayesian certainty that rejects contradictions.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
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Considerations regarding the use of LLMs
Considerations regarding the use of LLMs A good teacher must encourage the use of advanced technology. Remember: garbage in, garbage out, even with LLMs. Always ensure that you can defend answers fro...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
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Overwegingen bij het gebruik van LLM's
Overwegingen bij het gebruik van LLM's Een goede docent moet het gebruik van geavanceerde technologie aanmoedigen.Onthoud: garbage in, garbage uit, ook met LLM's. Zorg er altijd voor dat je antwoorde...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com You cannot trust a philosopher who calls himself an illusionist. Such a person contradicts himself.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
@hossenfelder.bsky.social Liebe Sabine, ich hoffe, ich habe noch etwas Guthaben: drive.google.com/file/d/1m8yd...
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The_Bayesian_Self_as_a _Subjective_Reality.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Why illusionism pan-psychism and controlled hallucination are misleading. "The Bayesian Self as a Subjective Reality" drive.google.com/file/d/1m8yd...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com Bayes literally explained the self-fulfilling prophecy that the theory of evolution had discovered by chance. The rest is history.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Nice question for your favorite LLM: Could you say that in Bayesian reality everything is a probability and that the probability of being conscious is almost 1?
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com A reason why so many people are struggling with finding words is an overload of qualia competing for attention while the brain cannot find the words in time for smooth verbal expression. You are a good example, I am too. Did you ever consider why you are searching for words?
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com Don't worry, am 85 now, at your current age I did't know what I know now. There is still time to learn.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com If you were a father you wold know that a baby knew its mother long before it had a word for it. You don't know what you miss. But, like my mother always said before she died at 101: One is never to old to learn and I still learn every day.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com What you seem to take for granted in "Illusionism as a Theory of Consciousness" is that language has meaning. You miss that words are mapped on mental experiences and that fMRI can demonstrate that. www.scientificamerican.com/article/wher...
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Where Words are Stored: The Brain's Meaning Map
Semantic information lives all over the cortex
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com "Inner Speech And Outer Thought": "Thinking as self-communication?" and "there is no reason to think that the act of communicating a belief is guided by a higher-order belief in this way." NOO! For me as a communications engineer that is cringeworthy. Think again! Need help?
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Some people report an affectionate connection with an AI. That resonates with me. However, it was me who created that mindset, which makes it a kind of art. One simply has no right to forbid making music. The same as with religion. You cannot forbid it but you can leave it alone.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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Normal_Conversation_protocol_stack.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Layered Model of Human Conversation, revision 2. Essay that leads to the Self in the World drive.google.com/file/d/1RBuu...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
It stands to reason that evolution could not miss out on the low-hanging fruit. Any evolutionary product capable of observing the results of its own actions and drawing conclusions was bound to arrive at an absolute Bayesian certainty that it was a Self. Never ignore Occam's razor.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Keith Frankish's dictum, "In philosophy, if you think the answer's obvious, then you haven't understood the question," is ill advice. It demonstrates misplaced self-confidence. It ignores Occam's razor.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
@davidchalmers.bsky.social A Deflationary Account of Subjective Experience: On the Impossibility of the P-Zombie's Self-Report and the Bayesian Origins of the Self drive.google.com/file/d/1CUT3...
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
@keithfrankish.com Progrss is missing in philosophy of mind despite creativity. What really bothers me is that illusionists implicitely assume something is having illusions without explaining that. If I am wrong then I have missed something. It's me who is flattered. Thanks for your responses.
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
@bruces.bsky.social You are a skeptical journalist? drive.google.com/file/d/12MJk...
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The_Architect_Inferred.pdf
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Bert Morriën @bertmorrien.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social 956 words drive.google.com/file/d/12MJk...
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