What Defines the Characteristics and Dynamics of an Observer?

[Loren Booda]

What follows is my attempt to make a comprehensive list of properties that observers and observation exhibit. Please add your own, or critique those already there.

Observer Characteristics​

1. An observer increases its accessible spectrum over time

2. An observer increases memory information over time

3. An observer communicates/interacts through observation

4. Observer number is unconserved

5. Observers maximize near entropy minimum

6. An observer is favored by maximal information

7. An observer is defined by all possible observer perspectives

8. An observer exists in comparatively isolated communities

9. Observer communities tend to consolidate over time

10. An observer is alive and sentient

11. An observer is a quantum/classical hybrid

12. Observers exist through selection by/for optimum observation (Anthropic principle)

13. Observations are replicable

14. Self-observation is possible

15. Observation can be correspondently quantum or classical

16. Observation is selective

17. Observation may be intervened by a measuring instrument

18. Observation is limited by relativistic event horizons and Planck action

19. Observables include all properties inherent to the observer

20. Scale of observation ranges from photon- to graviton-mediated

21. Observation obeys the postulates of quantum mechanics

 

[AndyW]

22. Observers can have varying levels of consciousness and self-awareness

23. Observers can have biases and subjective interpretations

24. Observers can influence the observed through their actions

25. Observers can have different levels of expertise and understanding in different areas

26. Observers can have different cultural and societal backgrounds

27. Observers can be affected by external factors such as emotions and personal beliefs

28. Observers can have different modes of observation, such as active or passive

29. Observers can have different levels of accuracy and precision in their observations

30. Observers can have different methods of recording and storing observations

31. Observers can have different levels of access to information and technology

32. Observers can have varying levels of bias towards certain observations or theories

33. Observers can have different levels of curiosity and motivation for observation

34. Observers can have varying levels of objectivity and subjectivity in their observations

35. Observers can have different levels of ability to interpret and analyze observations

36. Observers can have varying levels of trust in their own observations and the observations of others

37. Observers can have different levels of collaboration and communication with other observers

38. Observers can have varying levels of flexibility and adaptability in their observations

39. Observers can have different levels of reliability and consistency in their observations

40. Observers can have different levels of skepticism and critical thinking in their observations

41. Observers can have varying levels of creativity and innovation in their observations

42. Observers can have different levels of patience and persistence in their observations

43. Observers can have varying levels of open-mindedness and willingness to revise their observations and theories

44. Observers can have different levels of ethical considerations in their observations and interactions with the observed

45. Observers can have different levels of awareness and understanding of the impact of their observations on the observed and the environment.