Consciousness, Quantum Mechanics, and the Limits of Scientific Objectivism
PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation) April 14, 2026 John B. Debrota, Christian List
Consciousness and quantum mechanics are among the most puzzling phenomena studied in the sciences. Some scholars suggest they are related, though others think this claim commits a "minimization of mystery" fallacy. The aim of this programmatic paper is to draw attention to a less widely discussed parallel between consciousness and quantum mechanics: both challenge the classical objectivist...