Are Qualia Reducible, Physical Entities?
preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202003.0459.v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe brain may have the ability to perform quantum computing, a process typically associated with quantum computers that use quantum bits and gates. While it initially seems unrealistic that the brain could meet the requirements for such computing, the authors argue that the brain possesses the necessary capabilities and explain how this could be realized. This hypothesis is supported by recent experimental findings in quantum cognition and magnetic resonance imaging, which suggest the mind may be based on quantum computing.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that the brain has the ability to perform quantum computing and proposes how this may be realized. |
Abstract
Controversial hypotheses to explain consciousness exist in many fields of science, psychology and philosophy. Recent experimental findings in quantum cognition and magnetic resonance imaging have added new controversies to the field, suggesting that the mind may be based on quantum computing. Quantum computers process information in quantum bits (qubits) using quantum gates. At a first glance, it seems unrealistic or impossible that the brain can meet the challenges to provide either of these. Nevertheless, we show here why the brain has the incredible ability to perform quantum computing and how that may be realized.