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Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics

Arroyo, Raoni Wohnrath 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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Abstract

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
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Arroyo, Raoni Wohnrathrwarroyo@unicamp.br0000-0002-3800-8505
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: 29 Jun 2024 18:13
Last Modified: 29 Jun 2024 18:13
Item ID: 23624
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/23624

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