Neural Circuits, Microtubule Processing, Brain's Electromagnetic Field-Components of Self-Awareness.
Brain sciences July 25, 2021 Alicja Różyk-myrta, Andrzej Brodziak, Małgorzata Muc-Wierzgoń 18 citations
A theoretical model integrates the 'Orch OR' and 'cemi' theories—which propose quantum processing in microtubules and the importance of the brain's electromagnetic field—with the authors' own theory of neural circuits for mental imagery. The model addresses components of consciousness such as the ego and qualia perceptions, presented intuitively for medical professionals. The authors argue that understanding consciousness is crucial for healthcare, as its disorders appear in emergencies, anesthesia, and cognitive decline in aging. They highlight that modern functional brain imaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and clinical studies on mindfulness and psychoactive substances now allow verification of these ideas, especially in people with self-awareness and identity disorders.