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The indivisible elementary particle of modern physics possesses the quality of taking up space in no higher measure than other properties, say color and strength of material. In its essence, it is not a material particle in space and time . . . The experiences of modern physics show us that atoms do not exist as simple material objects . . . —WERNER HEISENBERG To put the conclusion crudely—the stuff of the world is mind-stuff . . . and the substratum of everything is of mental character . . . Consciousness is not sharply defined, but fades into subconsciousness; and beyond that we must postulate something indefinite but yet continuous with our mental nature. This I take to be the world-stuff. —SIR ARTHUR STANLEY EDDINGTON 1SCHÄFER_PAGES:SCHÄFER PAGES 4/29/10 11:14 AM Page xiii 1SCHÄFER_PAGES:SCHÄFER PAGES 4/29/10 11:14 AM Page xiv ...