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The relationship is established through the Orch OR theory, which posits that collective states of electrons within neurons act as qubits [1], and through academic models that investigate quantum effects involving both electrons and neurons [2]. Additionally, both are cited in panpsychist frameworks as potential primitive building blocks of consciousness [3].
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Quantum Models of Consciousness from a Quantum Information ... arxiv.org 2 facts
claimThe Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR) theory suggests that collective states of electrons inside neurons function as qubits, with objective and orchestrated collapse mediated by microtubule molecules playing a key role in the emergence of consciousness.
claimThe authors of 'Quantum Models of Consciousness from a Quantum Information...' focus on three models exploring quantum effects on mental processes: electrons within neurons, electromagnetic fields surrounding neurons, and molecules mediating neuronal communication.
David Chalmers on the meta-problem of consciousness selfawarepatterns.com 1 fact
claimThe author of the source text argues that panpsychism involves an irreducible notion of consciousness, where proponents assert that consciousness in entities like neurons, proteins, molecules, atoms, or electrons is a primitive building block rather than the consciousness familiar to humans.