Source: “Quantum Physics in Consciousness Studies”, By Dirk K. F. Meijer and Simon Raggett, A Review/Literature compilation: The Quantum Mind Extended
2. QM approaches in neurobiology- the state of art .pdf
This topic explores the emerging field of quantum neurobiology, investigating whether the complex operations of the human mind are governed by quantum mechanical principles rather than just classical physics. The authors detail various "hard" theories suggesting that consciousness may arise from quantum coherence and superposition within specific brain structures, such as microtubules and ion channels, which may be shielded from environmental noise to maintain stable quantum states. Key themes include the rejection of "promissory materialism" in favor of models that utilize entanglement and non-locality to explain how the brain achieves a unified sense of self and "binds" disparate sensory data. Furthermore, the source posits that the brain might act as an interfacing organ that connects individual awareness to a broader universal consciousness through both forward and backward causation. Ultimately, the text serves as a comprehensive overview of how quantum wave information provides a potential bridge between the physical material of the brain and the subjective domain of mental experience.
Quantum Brain - A State of the Art Review.pdf
Microtubules_And_The_Quantum_Brain_Hypothesis.m4a
The nature of consciousness remains one of science's last great frontiers. For decades, the dominant metaphor has been that the brain is a kind of biological computer, a remarkably complex machine of neurons and synapses processing information in a way we have yet to fully decode. This classical view, however, struggles to explain the subjective, unified experience of being—the "hard problem" of consciousness.
In the search for answers, a growing number of scientists are looking beyond classical neurobiology and into the stranger, more fundamental world of quantum mechanics. They propose a radical idea: that the brain doesn't just compute, but that it operates on the very principles that govern reality at the subatomic level. This isn't a single fringe theory, but a burgeoning field of study exploring how quantum effects could be the key to unlocking the deepest secrets of the mind.