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Panpsychism is related to photons because they are frequently cited as fundamental physical entities used to test the theory's validity [1], specifically regarding whether such entities possess mental states [2] or if their physical properties, such as traveling at the speed of light, challenge the temporal nature of consciousness [3].
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Panpsychism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2015 Edition) plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimA primary objection to panpsychism is the apparent lack of evidence that fundamental physical entities, such as protons, electrons, and photons, possess mentalistic characteristics.
Panpsychism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2025 Edition) plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimBarry Dainton critiques panpsychism by noting that for photons, which travel at the speed of light, time does not pass, which challenges the assumption that consciousness is essentially temporal.
The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com 1 fact
claimDavid Chalmers defines panpsychism as the thesis that some fundamental physical entities, such as quarks or photons, possess mental states, even if entities like rocks or numbers do not.