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Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics
Abstract
Consciousness and quantum mechanics are two mysteries in our times. A careful and thorough examination of possible connections between them may help unravel these two mysteries. On the one hand, an analysis of the conscious mind and psychophysical connection seems indispensable in understanding quantum mechanics and solving the notorious measurement problem. On the other hand, it seems that in the end quantum mechanics, the most fundamental theory of the physical world, will be relevant to understanding consciousness and even solving the mind-body problem when assuming a naturalist view. This book is the first volume which provides a comprehensive review and thorough analysis of intriguing conjectures about the connection between consciousness and quantum mechanics. Written by leading experts in this research field, this book will be of value to students and researchers working on the foundations of quantum mechanics and philosophy of mind.
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“Quantum theory has been employed to explore various aspects of brain activity in fascinating ways [12,13].”
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Quantum approaches to consciousness
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The measurement problem revisited
Gao, S. (2017) · Synthese · doi:10.1007/s11229-017-1476-y · Cited by 9
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A landscape of consciousness: Toward a taxonomy of explanations and implications
Kuhn, R. L. (2024) · Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology · doi:10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2023.12.003 · Cited by 135
Quantum Models of Consciousness from a Quantum Information Science Perspective
Gassab, L., Pusuluk, O., Cattaneo, M., & Müstecaplıoğlu, Ö. E. (2025) · Entropy · doi:10.3390/e27030243 · Cited by 14
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- Authors
- Gao, S.
- Corresponding author
- Gao, Shan
- Publisher
- Oxford University PressNew York
- Published
- 2022-07-18
- OpenAlex
- W4312495649
- Cited by
- 43
- References
- 4
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 4
- FWCI
- 11.93
- Type
- book
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- PhilSci-Archive (University of Pittsburgh) (acceptedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Philosophy and Theoretical Science
- Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics › Quantum Mechanics and Applications
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Keywords
- consciousness, quantum mechanics, mind-body problem, measurement problem, quantum foundations, philosophy of mind, naturalism, consciousness and quantum mechanics
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