ABSTRACT
Some of the main mathematical similarities are shown between the ontological interpretation of quantum theory by David Bohm and the holonomic theory of brain processing in perception by Karl Pribram. Similarities are shown between: (1) the ontological interpretation’s quantum wave equation with its associated probability continuity equation and quantum Hamilton-Jacobi equation containing a quantum potential, and (2) the holonomic theory’s neural wave equation with its associated “neural continuity equation” and a new “neural Hamilton-Jacobi equation” containing a “neural potential.” As a result of this correspondence one may apply the methods used in the ontological interpretation as an aid to further development of the holonomic theory. It is also explained where problems arise in attempting to apply the ontological interpretation to the holonomic theory.
