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Consciousness predates life | Stuart Hameroff

Philosophy For Our Times

CHAPTER

Exploring the Complex Definition of Life and Its Quantum Underpinnings

This chapter explores the complexities of defining life through historical perspectives and theories, including vitalism and Schrödinger's insights on quantum coherence. It also examines the relationship between organic chemistry and quantum properties, challenging traditional notions of life by discussing how inanimate structures can display lifelike characteristics.

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