Source: “Quantum Physics in Consciousness Studies”, By Dirk K. F. Meijer and Simon Raggett, A Review/Literature compilation: The Quantum Mind Extended
1. Introduction in quantum aspects of brain function.pdf
This topic serves as an introduction to quantum aspects of brain function, exploring the controversial yet burgeoning intersection between quantum mechanics and consciousness studies. The author evaluates a spectrum of quantum brain models, such as those involving microtubule proteins and wave resonance, while simultaneously critiquing the failures of traditional "classical" views like functionalism and identity theory. Central to the discussion are fundamental quantum phenomena—including non-locality, entanglement, and wave function collapse—which provide a non-deterministic framework for understanding mental processes that classical physics cannot explain. Ultimately, the source argues that the individual mind may be an expression of a universal quantum field, suggesting that consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe rather than a mere byproduct of biological matter.
Quantum Brain Consciousness.pdf
Is_Your_Brain_a_Quantum_Device.m4a
For decades, the dominant metaphor for the human mind has been that of a complex biological computer. In this tidy, mechanical view, our neurons are the hardware and our thoughts are the software—a sophisticated system processing information to generate the illusion we call reality. It’s a powerful model, but it stands on the intellectual ground of 19th-century physics. It may be fundamentally wrong.
When we descend to the most elementary level of existence, the classical world of cause and effect dissolves into the strange, probabilistic, and deeply interconnected realm of quantum physics. This is not a peripheral or optional science; it is the bedrock of our universe. The collision between this fundamental reality and the ancient mystery of the mind offers a set of profound and counter-intuitive possibilities for what consciousness might be. This article explores five of the most transformative takeaways from that collision.