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I think it is still implausible because of the vast difference in scale between quantums and neurons, several orders of magnitude. Quantum effects don't manifes
by andreasvc 14y ago
I think it is still implausible because of the vast difference in scale between quantums and neurons, several orders of magnitude. Quantum effects don't manifest themselves on a macro-scale. I don't know precisely how quantum effects help our sense of smell or with photosynthesis as has been claimed, but I reckon it has to do with localized effects. The idea that quantum effects across the brain work in concert to create a single, global consciousness is quite a bit more far fetched, if not preposterous. But if you have a particular reference saying it's considered more plausible nowadays I'd love to hear about it.
- ktizo 14y agoQuantum effects don't manifest themselves on a macro-scale. We certainly used to think so, not so much any more. http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2003/sep/03/entanglement-goes-macroscopic http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2003/sep/03/entangl...