Quantum Entanglement in a Human Brain

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the possibility of quantum entanglement occurring within the human brain, specifically whether special particles could form a permanent entanglement lasting the brain's lifetime and the implications of such entanglement upon death.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Tim proposes the idea of special particles in the brain forming a permanent quantum entanglement and questions what happens to this entanglement after death.
  • Atyy expresses skepticism about the existence of experts on this topic, suggesting that the answer is currently unknown.
  • Tim seeks clarification from Atyy, inferring that the concept he presents is not deemed impossible.
  • Another participant references a paper that argues against the likelihood of entanglement in the brain.
  • There are inquiries about the mechanisms of creating entanglement between atoms, with one participant mentioning photon splitting as a method.
  • Tim reiterates his original question and suggests exploring the work of Roger Penrose and Stuart Hameroff for further insights.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are competing views regarding the feasibility of quantum entanglement in the brain, with some expressing skepticism and others exploring the concept further.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to specific research and theories but does not resolve the underlying uncertainties about the mechanisms and implications of quantum entanglement in biological systems.

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Hi

Do the experts on this forum think that it is possible for there to be special particles scattered throughout the volume of a living human brain which together form a single permanent quantum entanglement which lasts at least as long as the lifetime of the brain? If yes, what do you think might happen to this entanglement when the brain dies?

Thank you very much

Tim
 
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I don't think there are no experts on this issue on this forum or anywhere in the world. So the only expert answer would be that the answer is not known.
 
Hi Atyy

Thank you very much for your reply. Am I correct in inferring from your reply that what I am talking about is not impossible?

Kind regards

Tim
 
How do you get two atoms to become entangled?
 
Natko said:
How do you get two atoms to become entangled?


When a photon spilts into two, the two are said to be entangled.
 
tim1608 said:
Hi

Do the experts on this forum think that it is possible for there to be special particles scattered throughout the volume of a living human brain which together form a single permanent quantum entanglement which lasts at least as long as the lifetime of the brain? If yes, what do you think might happen to this entanglement when the brain dies?

Thank you very much

Tim

Check out the work of Roger Penrose and Stuart Hameroff.
http://www.quantumconsciousness.org/publications.html
 

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