Consciousness and Hallucinations: Molecular Considerations and Theoretical Questions
Massimo Cocchi, Lucio Tonello, Fabio Gabrielli, Massimo Pregnolato
NeuroQuantology March 4, 2011 DOI: 10.14704/nq.2011.9.1.374 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 12 |
| Key points | Proposes that hallucination arises from consciousness detached from reality, potentially mediated by a molecular sequence involving membrane viscosity, Gs protein, and tubulin in altered states. |
Abstract
This paper focuses on aspects of quantitative and quantum approaches to the phenomenon of hallucination. Consideration is given to the molecular hypothesis of consciousness, to consciousness as perception of the self, and to hallucinatory perception as consciousness detached from reality. The possible transitional sequence viscosity of membrane / Gs protein / tubulin in altered states of consciousness is explored.