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The relationship between consciousness and neurons is explored in theories of quantum collapse {fact:1, fact:2} and the philosophical zombie argument {fact:3, fact:4}, which examine whether physical neural processes are sufficient to account for conscious experience.
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Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org 2 facts
claimAccording to the Chalmers and McQueen proposal, when a superposed physical system like a particle or neuron is measured, it becomes entangled with consciousness and subsequently collapses.
claimA primary obstacle to the theory that non-physical consciousness influences quantum collapse is that microlevel indeterminism, such as an undetermined particle position, does not necessarily imply macrolevel indeterminism, such as the firing of a neuron.
Dualism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Winter 2016 Edition) plato.stanford.edu 2 facts
claimThe zombie argument for anti-physicalism relies on the premise that it is possible for a creature to satisfy all physical descriptions provided by physical sciences (such as neuron, cell, and muscle) while lacking any connection to consciousness.
claimConcepts in physical sciences, such as neuron, cell, and muscle, are defined in purely physical terms and do not explicitly or implicitly reference their association with consciousness.