The Observer Problem

The Observer Problem introduces a preliminary conceptual framework examining the limitations of individual observation and the relationship between matter, antimatter, light, and perceived reality. The author proposes that each observer, represented by lowercase i, experiences reality through one perspective and encounters surrounding entities as observable Axiom States. Within the proposed model, matter possesses observable Axiom States, antimatter is hypothesized to permit light transmission, and an Axiom Boundary is proposed to separate matter from antimatter while reflecting light. Light is designated by the author as "the observable matter," representing the visible information accessible to an observer. This working paper establishes the foundational terminology and conceptual relationships for further investigation. The proposed mechanisms are speculative, have not been experimentally demonstrated, and are not presented as established physical laws.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-10-30
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23803824
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Philosophy and Theoretical Science
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The Observer Problem

Elyse Meagan Estes
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The Observer Problem

Elyse Meagan Estes
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Abstract

The Observer Problem introduces a preliminary conceptual framework examining the limitations of individual observation and the relationship between matter, antimatter, light, and perceived reality. The author proposes that each observer, represented by lowercase i, experiences reality through one perspective and encounters surrounding entities as observable Axiom States. Within the proposed model, matter possesses observable Axiom States, antimatter is hypothesized to permit light transmission, and an Axiom Boundary is proposed to separate matter from antimatter while reflecting light. Light is designated by the author as "the observable matter," representing the visible information accessible to an observer. This working paper establishes the foundational terminology and conceptual relationships for further investigation. The proposed mechanisms are speculative, have not been experimentally demonstrated, and are not presented as established physical laws.

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