Gustavo Oliveira

Dual-Aspect Quantum Theory: An Ontological Framework Unifying Physical Processes and Phenomenal Consciousness

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 1, 2026 Gustavo Oliveira

Dual-Aspect Quantum Theory (DAQT) proposes that consciousness has a dual structure: subjective experiences (qualia) influence probabilities, and agency resolves possibilities into actions. Quantum mechanics' two modes—unitary evolution and collapse—are interpreted as having subjective interiors, matching this architecture. The framework reformulates major problems in philosophy of mind, such as the Hard Problem and the Combination Problem, as consequences of this psychophysical structure. It explores mathematical characterization of qualia, entanglement's role in unified consciousness, and a potential biological mechanism. DAQT is presented as a coherent explanatory program, not a completed proof or model.