The double-slit experiment is a famous experiment in quantum mechanics that demonstrates the wave-particle duality of matter and the phenomenon of interference. In the standard interpretation of quantum mechanics, the conscious observation of the experimental data does not have a direct influence on the outcome of the experiment or the resulting interference pattern.
In the double-slit experiment, particles, such as electrons or photons, are sent through two slits and create an interference pattern on a screen behind them. This pattern arises due to the wave-like nature of the particles, which can interfere with themselves as they pass through both slits simultaneously.
If a conscious mind were to observe the experimental data, it would simply gather information about the particles' behavior and record the resulting interference pattern. The act of observing or measuring the particles does not alter their wave-like or particle-like behavior.
Furthermore, deleting the data or the subsequent demise of the person who observed the data does not retroactively change the pattern that was observed or recorded. Once an interference pattern has been formed or measured, it remains a part of the experimental record.
It's important to note that the interpretation of quantum mechanics and the role of consciousness in the measurement process are still topics of debate among physicists and philosophers. However, the standard interpretation, known as the Copenhagen interpretation, does not attribute a direct influence of consciousness on the experimental outcomes or the resulting patterns in the double-slit experiment.