"Consciousness and Quantum Theory: New Support for Brain as a Quantum System"
Physicist Rob Sheldon explains the connection between quantum mechanics (QM) and consciousness, citing Roger Penrose's hypothesis that quantum mechanics plays a crucial role in understanding human consciousness due to its non-algorithmic and non-deterministic nature. Penrose suggests that the collapse of the quantum wavefunction is significant in brain function, and proposes that microtubules in neurons have elongated wavefunctions, allowing for a distributed and non-local response to inputs. This theory challenges the traditional materialistic view of consciousness and opens up new possibilities for understanding the mind.