Source: “Quantum Physics in Consciousness Studies”, By Dirk K. F. Meijer and Simon Raggett, A Review/Literature compilation: The Quantum Mind Extended
12. Simon Ragget - A final attempt to formulate a theory of consciousness.pdf
This topic proposes a provocative theory that moves beyond the limitations of classical physics to explain the "explanatory gap" of human consciousness. The author argues that because macroscopic matter cannot account for subjective experience, we must view consciousness as a fundamental, non-material property of the universe akin to mass or charge. By utilizing concepts like quantum entanglement and Bose-Einstein condensates, the source suggests the brain functions as a biological interface or "gate" that allows this eternal awareness to interact with the physical body. Ultimately, the text seeks to bridge neuroscience and quantum mechanics to provide a framework for phenomena such as identity, free will, and even near-death experiences, positioning the "self" as a holistic expression of a universal information field.
The Quantum Integration of Consciousness.pdf
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How does the soggy, three-pound machine in your skull produce the vivid, subjective richness of your inner world? This is what philosophers call the "hard problem" of consciousness: how does inert matter give rise to the feeling of what it's "like to be" you—the redness of red, the pang of nostalgia, the entire universe of subjective experience.
For centuries, classical physics and neuroscience have tried to crack this code, but they've consistently hit a wall. This "explanatory gap" is profound: a complete description of the brain's atoms and electrical signals from a classical perspective simply has no need for, nor any way to generate, consciousness. The functions of the brain, from this view, don't require or produce an inner life.