What does it mean for a quantum state to be both on and off as opposed to saying it is neither on or off? On and off could just be different views/measurements of this state. On and off could be the property of consciousness in how it perceives/views this state, not necessarily a property of the quantum state when not observed.He draws on the basic properties of quantum computing, in which bits (qubits) of information can be in multiple states—for instance, in the “on” or “off” position—at the same time. These quantum states exist simultaneously—the “superposition”—before coalescing into a single, almost instantaneous, calculation. Quantum coherence occurs when a huge number of things—say, a whole system of electrons—act together in one quantum state." — Edmund
Seems like a non-starter until someone comes up with a coherent definition of Consciousness.. — Scemo Villaggio
consciousness cannot be understood except by studying it, and this is not what Penrose does. He just thinks about it. . . . — FrancisRay
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