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Dr. Stuart Hameroff: Consciousness is More than Computation!
Sep 12, 2013
Dr. Stuart Hameroff, Professor of Anesthesiology and Psychology, explores consciousness and its link to anesthesia, neuroscience, and Eastern philosophy. He discusses the controversial Orch OR model of consciousness, the subconscious mind's quantum nature, evidence for quantum biology, and the preservation of microtubules. The chapter also highlights alternative projects and emphasizes consciousness beyond computation.
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- Understanding consciousness is crucial for improving anesthesia practices and treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
- The Orch-OR theory proposes that consciousness is influenced by quantum mechanics and offers potential medical applications.
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Dr. Stuart Hamroff's background and research interests
Dr. Stuart Hamroff is a renowned anesthesiologist and professor at the University of Arizona. He has dedicated almost 40 years to studying how the brain produces consciousness and the effects of anesthesia on consciousness. He is particularly interested in the role of microtubules, lattice-like structures made of proteins, in the brain's information processing. Dr. Hamroff's research combines his medical expertise with elements of philosophy and quantum mechanics.
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