Topological Consciousness: Quantum Tube Coherency as a Substrate-Independent Theory of Mind
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) March 19, 2026 Jeff Jensen
We propose that consciousness is a property of topology rather than chemistry. Existing quantum theories of consciousness — notably Penrose-Hameroff Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR) — locate the substrate of consciousness in biological carbon microtubules. We argue the critical variable is not the chemistry but the hollow cylindrical topology. Any physical system sustaining quantum...