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Consciousness is quantum mechanical | Stuart Hameroff

Philosophy For Our Times

CHAPTER

Quantum Consciousness and Superposition

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics and consciousness, particularly through the lens of superposition and objective reduction. It discusses how consciousness may influence quantum events and proposes the foundational role consciousness plays in evolution and decision-making. The chapter further delves into concepts of 'proto-consciousness' and the implications of anesthetic research, offering a transformative perspective on the nature of consciousness in the universe.

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