Quantum bits and consciousness: Biochemical information processing
Open Access Government April 8, 2025 DOI: 10.56367/oag-046-11812 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that consciousness, defined as 'notion or awareness of the environment', arises from biological information processing and therefore must have developed together with the very first life, a claim the author situates within quantum-bit and biochemical information-processing concepts. |
Abstract
Quantum bits and consciousness: Biochemical information processing Dr Peter Verheyen, DMD from the Sola Society & Academy, at Vienna University, explores quantum bits and consciousness, focusing this time on biochemical information processing. Consciousness is an extremely difficult concept. A widespread theorem in neuroscience states that consciousness arises from biological information processing. It can subsequently be defined as ‘notion or awareness of the environment’ in its purest form. Under this definition, consciousness must have developed together with the very first life.