The quantum-classical complexity of consciousness and orchestrated objective reduction.
Alessandro Sergi, Antonino Messina, Gabriella Martino, Maria Teresa Caccamo, Salvatore Magazù, Giulio Ruffini, Min-Fang Kuo, Michael A Nitsche
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience September 5, 2025 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2025.1630906 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Microtubules Complexity Consciousness Orch or Quantum-classical dynamics |
| Key points | Argues that the Orch OR model explains discrete time perception, subjective wholeness, spatio-temporal binding, causal free will, anesthesia mechanisms, and the "hard problem" within a systematic framework, and contends it is currently the most comprehensive and bold attempt to frame the hard problem of consciousness and related features. |
Abstract
The Complexity of Consciousness and Orch OR Orch OR states that phenomena such as the discrete perception of time unfolding, the subjective wholeness of perception, spatio-temporal binding, causal free will [28], mechanisms of anesthesia, and the so-called "hard problem" are explainable aspects of consciousness. It organizes these phenomena within a systematic framework capable of explaining possible underlying links and offering interpretations of related philosophical issues [29]. We believe that, at present, the Orch OR model represents the most comprehensive and bold attempt to propose a framework for the hard problem of consciousness and other features that are connected to it.
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