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Microtubules: The Gateway To Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Quantum Consciousness: The Microtubule Theory

This chapter examines Penrose's theory on the origin of consciousness, focusing on the quantum properties of microtubules and their role in facilitating conscious experiences. It further discusses the relationship between protein structures, organic chemistry, and how substances like anesthetics interact at the molecular level, proposing frameworks for understanding consciousness as an interconnected phenomenon.

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