Mainstream quantum physics and consciousness

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Mainstream quantum physics currently does not address the concept of consciousness, as confirmed in various discussions on the Physics Forums. Despite the presence of threads discussing related topics, the consensus is that consciousness is not a subject of focus within the field. Notable physicist Henry Stapp has written on the topic, but his views do not represent mainstream scientific consensus. The discussion ultimately concludes that there is no substantial connection between quantum physics and consciousness.

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What does mainstream quantum physics currently say about consciousness?
 
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Here's the result of a PF forum search on the word consciousness. Some of the threads are locked, but others discuss some aspects of mainstream science and consciousness...

https://www.physicsforums.com/search/6716660/?q=consciousness&o=relevance
 
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berkeman said:
Here's the result of a PF forum search on the word consciousness. Some of the threads are locked, but others discuss some aspects of mainstream science and consciousness...

https://www.physicsforums.com/search/6716660/?q=consciousness&o=relevance

Thank you. When I started to post, up came similar questions. I jumped one link but it was not relevant to my question. I did not consider to do a search on consciousness. Lots of helpful material here.
 
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You may want to google the physicist Henry Stapp, he has written on this.
 
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Thank you, berkeman and SteveTNZ, for the links. I visited both and found them helpful.

I am looking for ways to test concepts, to be as objective as possible.
 
Gary Smith said:
What does mainstream quantum physics currently say about consciousness?
Nothing.

Consciousness is not a subject of mainstream quantum physics.
 
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Demystifier said:
Nothing.
And there is nothing more to add. Thread closed.
 

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