I think it’s a strong conjecture that quantum effects at the single neuron level in the brain are significant. Given how evolution has had billions of years to

I think it’s a strong conjecture that quantum effects at the single neuron level in the brain are significant. Given how evolution has had billions of years to operate and “train” itself, I don’t think it would be surprising to discover quantum-mechanical processes were deeply intertwined with intelligence. I think there is some definite upside to knowing the ultimate complexity of a single neuron. Is it a detour? I don’t think we can say for sure either way until the question of how a single neuron works is settled.