Quantum information as the scientific basis for the explanation of human consciousness and its evolution.
Bio Systems – June 01, 2025
Source: PubMed
Summary
Consciousness may be understood as an information structure, fundamentally linked to matter and energy through quantum principles. By viewing consciousness as processing information from our environment, it becomes clear that both matter and photons are manifestations of abstract quantum information. This conceptual framework suggests that motion, as described by Einstein's E = mc², can transform into matter. The study emphasizes the role of quantum bits in constructing complex systems, revealing deep connections between consciousness, energy, and the material world.
Abstract
A scientific explanation of consciousness and its evolution has become possible by a generalized quantum information concept. Crucial to this is a new understanding of matter and energy. Our consciousness, being an information structure, processes the information that we absorb from our bodies and our environment. This information reaches us as properties of material objects and the massless quanta of light, the photons. One of the properties of matter is motion - physically, kinetic energy. Einstein's E = mc2 shows that motion can be converted into matter. Matter is thus equivalent to one of its properties. The mathematical-physical structure of quantum theory has opened up a comprehensive view of the construction of complex systems from simple structures. Such a construction can and should begin with the simplest quantum structure, a quantum bit. Matter and also photons can thereby ultimately be understood as manifestations of abstract quantum information. Abstract, i.e. still meaning-free, and absolute, i.e. cosmically based, bits of quantum information, AQIs, provide the common basis for consciousness, energy and matter. This explains the mutual influences between matter, energy and the information that is meaningful for a living being.