2022 Reports

Quantum Reality and Consciousness - Synopsis

Venter, Gary

Here two viewpoints on quantum mechanics are reviewed: (a) it is purely formulas for calculations and predictions vs. (b) the formulas describe the behavior of real physical objects. What makes the latter a challenge to accept is such objects would not fall easily within the common paradigm of materialism – particles moved around by forces as governed by cause and effect. If it is accepted, also including consciousness in the quantum field becomes a relatively small addition that can help build quantum-neurological models of conscious experience.