Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics
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| author | Arroyo, Raoni Filho, Lauro de Matos Nunes Santos, Frederik Moreira dos |
| author_facet | Arroyo, Raoni Filho, Lauro de Matos Nunes Santos, Frederik Moreira dos |
| contents | According to a particular interpretation of quantum mechanics, the causal role of human consciousness in the measuring process is called upon to solve a foundational problem called the "measurement problem". Traditionally, this interpretation is tied up with the metaphysics of substance dualism. As such, this interpretation of quantum mechanics inherits the dualist's mind-body problem. Our working hypothesis is that a process-based approach to the consciousness causes collapse interpretation (CCCI) -- leaning on Whitehead's solution to the mind-body problem -- offers a better metaphysical understanding of consciousness and its role in interpreting quantum mechanics. This article is the kickoff for such a research program in the metaphysics of science. |
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| spellingShingle | Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics Arroyo, Raoni Filho, Lauro de Matos Nunes Santos, Frederik Moreira dos History and Philosophy of Physics Quantum Physics According to a particular interpretation of quantum mechanics, the causal role of human consciousness in the measuring process is called upon to solve a foundational problem called the "measurement problem". Traditionally, this interpretation is tied up with the metaphysics of substance dualism. As such, this interpretation of quantum mechanics inherits the dualist's mind-body problem. Our working hypothesis is that a process-based approach to the consciousness causes collapse interpretation (CCCI) -- leaning on Whitehead's solution to the mind-body problem -- offers a better metaphysical understanding of consciousness and its role in interpreting quantum mechanics. This article is the kickoff for such a research program in the metaphysics of science. |
| title | Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics |
| topic | History and Philosophy of Physics Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.04152 |