Quantum field theory suggests that what we describe as 'particles' or 'little balls' is metaphorical language for particular states of an overall field with energy and influence; such coordinating fields are very basic and fundamental.

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Iain McGilchrist

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Quantum field Theory suggests that the way we tend to think in terms of little balls or particles is at most of metaphorical meaning and that what is being referred to there is a very particular state of something that is an overall field of that is that has energy and exerts influence so such fields are very basic

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Iain McGilchrist, Rupert Sheldrake and Alex Gomez-Marin in conversationDr Iain McGilchrist
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:27:29 PM

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