On a Model of Quantum Mechanics and the Mind
arXiv Preprint Archive April 2, 2014 preprint
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Quant-ph Q-bio.nc Consciousness Quantum-mechanics Quantum-zeno-effect Mind-brain-problem |
| Key points | Argues that Stapp's model of mind/matter interaction using the Quantum Zeno Effect is circular, and presents an alternative approach to using quantum mechanics for consciousness. |
Abstract
In this paper I discuss Stapp's (2014) interesting proposal of using the Quantum Zeno Effect to account for the mind/matter interaction. In particular, I discuss some of the motivations for it, and then argue that, in his current version, his model is circular (a solution to this, proposed by Kathryn Laskey, is presented), insofar as the mind/matter problem is concerned. I also present an alternative approach to some of the appealing aspects of using quantum mechanics to think about consciousness.