Quantum Mechanics in Terms of Consciousness Theory
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractQuantum theories of consciousness that try to explain consciousness through quantum mechanics are unlikely to succeed because they wrongly assume that the reality described by quantum mechanics causes consciousness. Instead, the paper argues that reality exists only within the mind and is a product, not a cause, of consciousness. This perspective offers a new way to approach the interpretation of quantum mechanics.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that quantum theories of consciousness are unlikely to succeed because they mistakenly treat reality as the cause rather than the product of consciousness. |
Abstract
Attempts to reduce consciousness to notions of quantum mechanics lead to quantum theories of consciousness that are unlikely to be successful. The main drawback of these theories is that they consider reality, which is studied by quantum mechanics, as the cause of consciousness a priori. The paper shows that this reality exists only in one's mind and is the product, not the cause, of consciousness. This allows us to take a new look at the problem of the interpretation of quantum mechanics.