quantum consciousness

The quantum mind or quantum consciousness group of hypotheses propose that classical mechanics cannot explain consciousness. It posits that quantum mechanical phenomena, such as quantum entanglement and superposition, may play an important part in the brain's function and could form the basis of an explanation of consciousness. Tarlaci & Pregnolato (2015) highlight the following distinct issues in quantum mind studies:

• The relationship of consciousness to the superposition-destroying observer in quantum mechanics
• Whether quantum physics has significance in biology
• Whether quantum physics has significance for the nervous system
• Whether psychiatric disorders can be explained by quantum physical changes