In my two books and selected blogs I have presented discussions of the mechanism of neural synaptic transmission. I emphasize that the mechanism is under active investigation and is most complex. I will not post any discussion of the mechanism as being substantiated by neuroscientific data, but like other investigators I am willing to offer proposals based upon what is currently known. In the following blog I am posting a proposal in general terms. As my research continues, I will modify it as new data is forthcoming. Fundamental to my research is the demonstration of concordance between neuroscience and Scripture where communion between the Holy Spirit and the human spirit, soul and brain are concerned. We can commune with God via prayer, and we can also receive communion from Him in our time through His created synaptic networks. It is a bidirectional communion that gives glory to our Creator God.
The cognitive mind has the capacity to generate wave forms with specific amplitudes and frequencies. The wave forms constitute an immaterial, or nonmaterial, aspect of energy that enables information transmission to and through the material synaptic network components of the human brain. It is a dualist interaction between immaterial and material entities, as has been presented in my books and blogs. Information specified with meaning, purpose and intended action is generated by the cognitive mind (including the Mind of God, the ultimate Source of all information), and the “causal glue” that links specified information with the brain’s synaptic networks is this immaterial energy that is distinct from the classical electrochemical energy of action potentials.
Through a lifelong process of learning neural codes are generated for every action and intention. The codes are stored in neural modules as memory, for example within the modules of the supplementary motor areas of the frontal cortex. The codes have intrinsic amplitudes and frequencies and serve as detectors that can link with the input of wave forms generated by the cognitive mind that have the same wave characteristics. By synchronizing with additional modular neurons sufficient energy is probabilistically exerted via quantum tunneling in ionic channels and the vesicles of presynaptic terminals to generate action potentials at postsynaptic junctions. Quantum tunneling serves as the “trigger” for the transmission of neurotransmitters across synaptic clefts so that spike trains of action potentials are transmitted through coherent synaptic networks. Direction is given to their trajectories by this process so that intended actions result by the action of stimulated nerve and motor receptors.
In my most recent blog posts I have given mention to Bohm’s quantum potential, Q. Bohm considers it “mind like,” consisting of “active information.” I have shared that information transmitted through neural synaptic networks is only generated by an immaterial mind which assigns specificity to it with meaning, purpose and intended action. The information is encoded within the patterns of wave forms and ultimately the spike trains of action potentials. What might be the role of Q, the quantum potential energy, that is distinct from potential and kinetic energy and is proposed to act at synaptic junctions? It has been suggested that it reduces the height of the potential energy at barriers so that wave forms can be transmitted through potential barriers without an expenditure of energy, thereby preventing a violation of the law of conservation of energy. This action permits the generation of an action potential at the postsynaptic junction when wave forms with specified amplitudes and frequencies are successfully transmitted. Again, that wave forms are detected by modular wave forms with the same or very similar amplitudes, frequencies and also shapes establishes synchrony between multiple wave forms having sufficient energy to generate action potentials in specific regions of the brain. The process determines the direction for the trajectories of encoded spike trains. Information is transmitted through specific synaptic networks so that intended actions occur.
the mechanism for synaptic transmission is most complex but efficient, reflecting an intelligent design that permits dualist interaction between the Mind of God, the mind of Man and the human brain. I hope this proposal summary contributes to an understanding of the wonderful process of minds in communion.