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THE NEXUS PROTOCOL: ENGINEERING SYNCHRONOUS COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE VIA NON-INVASIVE BRAIN-TO-BRAIN INTERFACES

Maryam Sharifi

2026 DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/qskun (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Key points Proposes that the human brain functions simultaneously as a biological processor and a non-local informational interface, and argues that combining Orch-OR theory with Brain-to-Brain Interface technologies could enable a voluntary, synchronous collective intelligence termed "Homo Nexus" via a three-phase engineering roadmap using EEG and TMS.

Abstract

This research project introduces a novel neuro-engineering framework titled the "Neuro-Transceiver Hypothesis." The core purpose of this work is to challenge conventional localized models of consciousness by proposing that the human brain operates simultaneously as a biological processor and a non-local informational interface. By synthesizing quantum biology principles—specifically the Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR) theory—with contemporary advancements in Brain-to-Brain Interfaces (BBIs), this paper establishes a rigorous theoretical foundation for technological telepathy. The project outlines a practical, three-phase engineering roadmap designed to facilitate a voluntary, synchronous collective intelligence, termed "Homo Nexus." Utilizing currently available non-invasive technologies, such as high-density Electroencephalography (EEG) for neural decoding and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for neural encoding, the proposed architecture details how discrete neural states can be synchronized across multiple individuals. Expected outcomes of this research include: 1. Providing a robust, multi-disciplinary conceptual model that bridges quantum mechanics, neuroscience, and telecommunications engineering. 2. Offering a scalable technical blueprint for developers and neuroengineers to construct real-time, closed-loop brain-to-brain communication networks. 3. Initiating a critical academic discourse on the cognitive, evolutionary, and sociological implications of expanding human consciousness from individual boundaries into a distributed, collaborative neural collective.