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Quantum mechanics is linked to physical reality through philosophical debates regarding whether consciousness is a fundamental property of that reality, as discussed by Henry Stapp [1], David Chalmers [2], and Bilodeau [3], while also being examined in the context of the causal closure of the physical world [4].
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Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 2 facts
perspectiveDavid Chalmers argues that the view that experience is fundamental to physical reality is not forced by quantum mechanics, as there are ways to interpret quantum mechanics while maintaining that fundamental physical reality has an objective existence.
claimBilodeau suggests that the view of experience as fundamental to physical reality is the most natural upshot of quantum mechanics, specifically appealing to the writings of Niels Bohr.
Consciousness (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2025 ... plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
perspectiveHenry Stapp (1993) argued that quantum mechanics indicates consciousness is a fundamental property of physical reality that must be incorporated at the most basic level.
Resolving the evolutionary paradox of consciousness link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe physical world being causally closed under quantum mechanics does not necessarily preclude consciousness from causing macrophysical occurrences such as human behaviors.