Why Classical Mechanics Cannot Naturally Accommodate Consciousness but Quantum Mechanics Can
H. Stapp
February 15, 1995
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| Key points | Argues that classical mechanics is not constitutionally suited to accommodate consciousness, whereas quantum mechanics is, based on mathematical characteristics concerning the nature of information represented in the brain's state and how that information enters the dynamics. |
Abstract
It is argued on the basis of certain mathematical characteristics that classical mechanics is not constitutionally suited to accommodate consciousness, whereas quantum mechanics is. These mathematical characteristics pertain to the nature of the information represented in the state of the brain, and the way this information enters into the dynamics.