3 ms·
I always took the microtubules theory as a tentative to reconcile three opinions: the physical/biological world is merely mechanic our consciousness is based
by afiori 5y ago
I always took the microtubules theory as a tentative to reconcile three opinions:
the physical/biological world is merely mechanic
our consciousness is based on physical phenomena
our consciousness is more complex than any computer/Turing machine
given that the theory feels like it is just a way not to have to change one of those belief.
- netizen-936824 5y agoOur consciousness can be based on physical phenomena without quantum handwavyness. Just look at all the mechanics that already exist within neurons, glia, and their associated proteins. Honestly I think its a bit absurd to keep looking for something else when all of that already seems pretty fking magical. It is immensely complex and we still don't fully understand it, but it doesn't seem like we need any special quantum sauce to produce our thought processes and behaviors.