Arroyo, Raoni and NUNES FILHO, LAURO DE MATOS and MOREIRA DOS SANTOS, FREDERIK (2024) Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics. Manuscrito, 47 (1). ISSN 0100-6045

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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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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Arroyo, Raoni rwarroyo@unicamp.br 0000-0002-3800-8505 NUNES FILHO, LAURO DE MATOS MOREIRA DOS SANTOS, FREDERIK
Keywords:	Consciousness causes collapse interpretation; Metaphysics of science; Philosophy of quantum mechanics; Whiteheadian process metaphysics
Subjects:	General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	Dr. Raoni Arroyo
Date Deposited:	22 May 2025 12:38
Last Modified:	22 May 2025 12:38
Item ID:	25404
Journal or Publication Title:	Manuscrito
Official URL:	http://doi.org/10.1590/0100-6045.2024.V47N1.RA
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.1590/0100-6045.2024.V47N1.RA
Subjects:	General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	2024
Volume:	47
Number:	1
ISSN:	0100-6045
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/25404

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