Whitepaper: Projekt G.L.U.C.K.
Title: G.L.U.C.K. (Global Laboratory Experiment for the Investigation of Consciousness and Kosmos) – An Experimental Approach to Test the Interaction Between Collective Consciousness and Quantum Physical Systems.
1. Introduction (Abstract)
Modern cosmology is in a fundamental crisis. Two established and highly precise methods for measuring cosmic expansion yield significantly different results. This discrepancy, known as the "Hubble tension," far exceeds the limits of statistical measurement errors and points to a gap in our fundamental understanding of the universe. This paper argues that this crisis necessitates unconventional research approaches. Instead of attempting to resolve the tension within the existing physical paradigm, it posits the need to test alternative frameworks. As a first step, we propose a controlled experiment based on the hypothesis that focused consciousness can influence physical reality, a potential, measurable symptom of an underlying simulated nature of reality.
2. Problem Description
2.1 The Cosmological Crisis: The Hubble Tension
The Standard Model of Cosmology relies on two primary methods, considered reliable, for determining the expansion rate of the universe (the Hubble constant). The first method is based on the analysis of the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the 'echo' of the early universe. The second method uses 'standard candles' such as Type Ia supernovae in the near, present-day universe. However, these two methods lead to results that differ to a statistically highly significant degree. This tension is too large to be explained by known measurement inaccuracies and thus poses a fundamental challenge to the Standard Model of Cosmology, opening the door for new physical paradigms.
2.2 Methodological Gaps in Previous Research
Previous attempts to measure a connection between consciousness and physical reality, such as the Global Consciousness Project (GCP), suffered from significant methodological weaknesses. The greatest weakness was the reliance on spontaneous, uncontrolled global events. This leads to two main problems: First, the 'dose' of collective consciousness—that is, the exact number of individuals focused at a given time—is unknown and unmeasurable. Second, a true control design is lacking. Our proposed experiment addresses these gaps by using planned, time-limited events with a measurable number of participants, allowing for a more statistically robust analysis.
3. Hypothesis
The central hypothesis of this experiment is: A collective human consciousness, intentionally directed towards a goal, correlates with a measurable, statistically significant deviation in the behavior of a Quantum Random Number Generator.
Specifically, we postulate that the data series generated by the RNGs during a period of focused, collective attention will exhibit lower entropy (i.e., more order) than the data series recorded before and after this period as a control measurement.
4. Experimental Design
4.1 Participants and Recruitment
To ensure a statistically relevant number of participants, a collaboration with an established science communication channel with a large reach on platforms like YouTube will be sought. Participants will be recruited from the channel's existing viewership. The premiere of a new video will serve as the experimental event. The number of simultaneously participating viewers will be recorded in real-time through the platform's live statistics.
4.2 The Task
The participants' task is not limited to passive viewing. The video will be designed to include a direct call to action at a predefined moment. For a specified period (e.g., 60 seconds), all viewers will be asked to focus their attention on a single, simple concept or visual symbol displayed on the screen. This creates a measurable, synchronized impulse of collective attention.
4.3 The Technology
The experiment will exclusively use true hardware Random Number Generators (Quantum RNGs). Unlike pseudo-random algorithms, their output is based on inherently unpredictable quantum physical processes. This ensures that any observed deviation cannot be attributed to a weakness in the algorithm, but represents a potential interaction with a fundamental physical process.
4.4 The Procedure (Protocol)
Each experimental run will follow a strict, three-phase schedule:
Phase 1: Baseline Measurement (approx. 10 minutes): The Quantum RNG will be activated before the event begins, recording a baseline of pure randomness.
Phase 2: The Event (e.g., 60 seconds): During the call to action, this period will be precisely marked in the data.
Phase 3: Post-Event Measurement (approx. 10 minutes): After the focus period ends, data collection will continue to provide an "after" control group.
5. Success and Failure Criteria
The success of the experiment will be determined using established statistical methods.
The Null Hypothesis (H₀): It is assumed that there is no effect. The consciousness of the participants has no impact on the random number generators.
Success Criterion: The experiment is considered successful if we can reject the null hypothesis with a statistical significance of p<0.01. This means that the probability of observing such a deviation purely by chance is less than 1%.
Failure Criterion: If the observed deviation is not statistically significant (p≥0.01), the hypothesis is considered not confirmed for this test run.
6. Summary and Outlook
This whitepaper outlines a robust, controlled, and falsifiable experiment aimed at investigating one of the most profound questions at the intersection of physics and consciousness. A confirmation of the hypothesis would not only trigger a scientific revolution but also provide the first experimental basis for radical new cosmological models, such as the simulation theory. A negative result, on the other hand, would more narrowly define the limits of potential interactions between consciousness and physical reality. In either case, Project G.L.U.C.K. would generate valuable knowledge for fundamental research.
7. Bibliography (Selection)
On the Hubble Tension:
Riess, A. G., et al. (2019). "Large Magellanic Cloud Cepheid Standards for a 1% Determination of the Hubble Constant". The Astrophysical Journal, 876(1), 85. – A key publication that substantiates the discrepancy with high-precision measurements in the near universe.
Planck Collaboration, et al. (2020). "Planck 2018 results. VI. Cosmological parameters". Astronomy & Astrophysics, 641, A6. – The reference paper for the determination of cosmological parameters from the cosmic microwave background radiation.
On the Global Consciousness Project (GCP):
Nelson, R. D. (2015). "Promise of Global Consciousness". Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine, 26(1), 25-36. – An overview article by the project director summarizing the methodology and results of the GCP.
Official Website: Global Consciousness Project – Provides access to the raw data and a comprehensive list of publications.
On the Simulation Hypothesis:
Bostrom, N. (2003). "Are You Living in a Computer Simulation?". The Philosophical Quarterly, 53(211), 243-255. – The foundational philosophical argument that popularized the simulation hypothesis.
