The QBIT Theory of Consciousness: Information, Correlation, and Coherence.

The QBIT theory aims to scientifically explain consciousness by proposing that qualia—the subjective experiences of perception—are real physical systems. Each quale is composed of qubits bound together by quantum entanglement, forming a unified whole that is more than the sum of its parts. These systems are highly organized and coherent, with organization and coherence being manifestations of information. The theory suggests that qualia are maximally entangled and coherent, containing high amounts of information and extremely low entropy or uncertainty.

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Abstract

The ultimate goal of the QBIT theory is to provide a scientific solution to the problem of consciousness. The theory assumes that qualia (plural for quale) are real physical entities. Each quale is a physical system consisting of qubits bonded together by quantum entanglement. The qubits of a quale are so intimately bonded together that they collectively form a unified whole that is more than (and different from) the sum of its parts. A quale is a highly organized, coherent system. Organization and coherence are manifestations of information. The more the amount of information in a system, the more organized, integrated, and coherent the system is. That is why the QBIT theory suggests that qualia are maximally entangled, maximally coherent systems containing high amounts of information, and extremely low amounts of entropy or uncertainty.