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Chalmers on Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics

Alex Byrne, Ned Hall

Philosophy of Science September 1, 1999 DOI: 10.1086/392693 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that Chalmers's argument linking his theory of consciousness to the Everett interpretation fails, and proposes that any Everett-style interpretation should be rejected.

Abstract

In his book,The Conscious Mind, David Chalmers argues that his theory of consciousness can lend support to the Everett “no collapse” interpretation of quantum mechanics. We argue that Chalmers's argument fails, and that any Everett-style interpretation should be rejected.