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Consciousness and the wave function are interconnected in quantum theories of mind, where consciousness is theorized as a wavefunction in Mocombe's consciousness field theory [1] and is responsible for collapsing the wave function in interpretations favored by Henry Stapp [2] and dualist views [3]. Quantum physics employs wave functions to analyze the informative aspects of consciousness [4], with wave function collapse often hypothesized to be triggered by conscious measurement [5].
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Moving Forward on the Problem of Consciousness - David Chalmers consc.net 2 facts
claimIn quantum mechanics, the 'collapse' of the wave function is commonly interpreted as being triggered by 'measurement', leading some to hypothesize that consciousness is the non-arbitrary factor distinguishing measurement from other physical events.
claimHenry Stapp favors an interpretation of quantum mechanics in which consciousness is responsible for collapsing the wave function.
Theories and Methods of Consciousness biomedres.us 1 fact
claimAccording to Mocombe's consciousness field theory, consciousness at the nonlocal level is a wavefunction, which is an elementary particle of the absolute vacuum or zero-point field.
Quantum Theory of Consciousness - Scirp.org. scirp.org 1 fact
claimQuantum physics is necessary for studying consciousness because it uses wave functions to analyze the informative aspects of an object, whereas classical physics averages out these possibilities and cannot address the informative or conscious nature of existence.
Hard Problem of Consciousness | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimA dualist view of consciousness exists that rejects the causal closure of physics while maintaining concordance with basic physical theory by assigning phenomenal properties the role of collapsing the wave function through observation.