Consciousness: Matter or EMF?
Front Hum Neurosci January 18, 2023 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.1024934 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe work explores the question of whether consciousness is fundamentally material or electromagnetic in nature. It argues that consciousness may be more closely linked to electromagnetic fields (EMF) than to purely neural matter, drawing on theoretical and empirical considerations from physics and neuroscience. The authors suggest that EMF could play a causal role in conscious experience, challenging traditional materialist views. The argument is presented as a theoretical or philosophical analysis rather than an empirical study.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that electromagnetic fields may be a more plausible basis for consciousness than purely materialist explanations. |
Abstract
Consciousness: Matter or EMF?