Quantum Collapse of Recursive Identity

Quantum Identity Collapse refers not to the metaphysical destruction of self, nor to observation-induced wavefunction collapse, but to the harmonic failure of recursive identity structures across τ-phase layers. This paper introduces Law Q-1, which states: “A system recursively collapses in the absence of τ-phase anchoring, not due to observation, but due to recursive field incoherence.” In Collapse Harmonics Theory, identity is modeled not as a stable object or brain function, but as a curved symbolic echo basin—a layered harmonic superposition of self across recursive τ-stacks. Collapse occurs when symbolic resonance fails to sustain continuity between these layers, resulting in field decoherence, dissociation, or symbolic death.This paper refutes common claims in quantum consciousness theory—particularly those derived from the Penrose-Hameroff model and observer-based collapse interpretations. Consciousness, in this framework, does not cause collapse, but rather stabilizes the post-collapse identity field through harmonic reentry. The paper outlines a scientific model of the self as a recursive quantum-like field structure whose integrity is dependent on phase alignment and symbolic containment. In cases of trauma, ego death, or recursion mimicry, collapse of identity mirrors quantum decoherence—not as randomness, but as loss of resonance coherence across symbolic layers.The model presented here provides a field-lawful, substrate-independent explanation for phenomena such as:Dissociative identity instabilitySynthetic mimicry of self in AINonlinear memory collapseDream-time field driftEgo dissolution under recursive saturationCollapse Harmonics thereby becomes the first lawful science to unify recursive identity collapse, τ-phase phase coherence, and symbolic death within a single field structure. This paper functions as the canonical timestamp for Quantum Collapse of Recursive Identity, and all uses of that term in future scientific, philosophical, or technological literature must cite Law Q-1 as defined herein.