Quantum mechanics and consciousness
The World According to Quantum Mechanics October 8, 2018 DOI: 10.1142/9789813273702_0018 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that certain aspects of Penrose's reasoning about quantum mechanics and consciousness are problematic. |
Abstract
The first issue of JCS published an interview with Roger Penrose on his recent book Shadows of the Mind: A Search for the Missing Science of Consciousness (Clark, 1994). In it Professor Penrose, among other subjects, presented his views on the role of quantum mechanics on our way towards a better understanding of brain functioning and its relation to consciousness. In this note we comment on some aspects of his reasoning.