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Quantum mechanics is the theoretical framework that utilizes the wave function to describe the probabilistic states of physical systems, as established in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, the relationship is defined by the core quantum mechanical process of wave function collapse upon measurement, as detailed in [3], [4], [5], and [6].
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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.
Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org 2 facts
claimIn quantum mechanics, the wave function describes objects as existing in a superposed state between different possibilities, which appear to collapse into determinate states upon measurement.
claimQuantum mechanics describes physical systems using a wave function, which represents systems as existing in a superposition of different states, such as various positions or velocities.
Quantum Mechanics And Consciousness: The Physics Of Mind quantumzeitgeist.com 2 facts
claimQuantum mechanics governs the behavior of particles such as electrons and photons and introduces concepts including probabilities and wave functions.
claimThe Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics posits that the act of measurement collapses a particle’s wave function into a definite state, which introduces the observer effect.
Panpsychism - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics asserts that the act of observation causes the wave-function of a quantum system to collapse.