Gao, Shan (2022) Do quantum observers have minds? [Preprint]
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Abstract
In collapse theories of quantum mechanics, there are observers who are in a superposition of brain states with different perceptions. This paper presents a no-go result for such quantum observers. It is shown that the following three assumptions: (1) quantum observers have minds, (2) continuity of psychophysical connection, and (3) functionalism for mental content are incompatible. Possible implications of this result are also briefly discussed.
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| Keywords: | collapse theories; quantum observers; continuity of psychophysical connection; functionalism | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics |
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| Depositing User: | Prof. Shan Gao | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 24 Aug 2022 12:50 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 24 Aug 2022 12:50 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 21082 | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Cognitive Science Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics |
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| Date: | 22 August 2022 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/21082 |
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