Quantum Entanglement in Your Brain Is What Generates Consciousness
10 months ago
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- Scientists have explored for 30 years whether the brain uses quantum processes for cognition.
- A Shanghai University study suggests myelin sheaths may enable quantum entanglement, aiding neuron synchronization.
- The brain is often compared to computers but is far more efficient and capable.
- Quantum properties in the brain might contribute to consciousness, as proposed by Penrose and Hameroff in the 90s.
- New research indicates myelin could facilitate photon entanglement, potentially explaining cognition and synchronization.
- The study models how infrared photons interact with myelin, possibly generating entangled biphotons for neural communication.
- Quantum entanglement in the brain remains controversial and difficult to prove experimentally.
- Despite skepticism, quantum theories about consciousness continue to be explored scientifically.