Source: “Quantum Physics in Consciousness Studies”, By Dirk K. F. Meijer and Simon Raggett, A Review/Literature compilation: The Quantum Mind Extended
8. Ion Channels, Cosmology, and Matter.pdf
The provided topic explores the intersection of quantum mechanics and neuroscience, specifically examining how subatomic processes might underpin human consciousness and information processing. It details the work of researchers like Bernroider and Roy, who propose that ion channels in the brain—traditionally viewed through classical physics—actually function as quantum information systems where ions and proteins exist in entangled states protected from environmental decoherence. The source further expands on Chris King’s theories regarding chaos theory and fractal geometry, suggesting that the brain uses non-local quantum correlations and "weak measurements" to anticipate future states, creating a "quantum present" that allows for intuition and creativity. Finally, the text contrasts these complex biological models with Piero Scaruffi’s philosophical stance that consciousness is an intrinsic feature of matter, arguing that modern science must move beyond Newtonian frameworks to truly resolve the "hard problem" of subjective experience.
The_Quantum_Consciousness_Puzzle.mp4
Your_Brain_Is_A_Quantum_Antenna.m4a
For decades, the dominant analogy for the brain has been that of a biological computer. We imagine it as an incredibly complex machine running on the electrical signals of firing neurons, processing data, and executing commands. But this model, for all its power, struggles to explain the most profound mystery of all: subjective experience. Why does it feel like something to see the color red, hear a melody, or experience joy? This is often called the "hard problem" of consciousness.
Frustrated by the limits of classical neuroscience, a growing number of scientists are turning to the strange and counter-intuitive world of quantum physics for answers. They propose that the secrets of consciousness may not lie in the simple on-off logic of a computer, but in the probabilistic, entangled, and time-bending nature of reality at its most fundamental level. Here, we explore four of the most surprising theories from this new frontier—ideas that challenge everything we thought we knew.