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Freeman is linked to the concept of mental states through his collaborative research with Vitiello, which initially clarified that their quantum field theory model described the brain rather than mental states [1], [2], before later proposing a method to explicitly incorporate mental states into their model [3].
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Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 2 facts
claimFreeman and Vitiello (2008) clarified that the quantum field theory model of the brain describes the brain itself, not mental states, correcting previous confusion between mental and material states.
claimFreeman and Vitiello (2016) proposed a method to explicitly include mental states in their model of brain activity in their final joint paper.
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu 1 fact
quoteFreeman and Vitiello (2008) clarified that their model "describes the brain, not mental states."