Testing the Conjecture That Quantum Processes Create Conscious Experience.
Entropy (Basel, Switzerland) May 28, 2024 Hartmut Neven, Adam Zalcman, Peter Read et al.
Conscious experience may emerge from quantum mechanical superpositions, a groundbreaking idea that suggests the structure of these superpositions shapes our experiences. This theory posits that quantum entanglement resolves the binding problem, creating a unified phenomenal experience. In a proposed series of experiments involving brain organoids and xenon anesthesia, the aim is to explore these connections further. With a focus on brain-computer interfaces, this approach could potentially enhance human consciousness, offering innovative avenues for understanding the physical substrate of consciousness.