Would this experiment disprove that consciousness causes collapse?

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Start date Jun 17, 2019
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Collapse Consciousness Experiment

In summary, the conversation discusses the double slit experiment and the role of detectors and human consciousness. It presents two runs of the experiment, one with a detector that does not specify which slit the particle traveled through and one with a detector that does. The absence of interference in the first run suggests that human consciousness does not cause collapse, and the conversation also mentions the concept of "virtual" markers and the use of terminology in different interpretations.

Jun 28, 2019

edmund cavendish

Going back to the OP there is reference to the "conscious observer" in my view observation need not be conscious to effect wave function collapse or perhaps as penrose diosi suggests it could be gravitationally induced. In any case I prefer the observer as discoverer rather than initiator.

<h2>1. What is the concept of "consciousness causes collapse" in quantum mechanics?</h2><p>The concept of "consciousness causes collapse" in quantum mechanics is a theory that suggests that the act of observation or measurement by a conscious observer can influence the behavior of subatomic particles, causing them to "collapse" into a definite state.</p><h2>2. How does this theory differ from traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics?</h2><p>This theory differs from traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Copenhagen interpretation, which suggest that the act of measurement or observation simply reveals the pre-existing state of a particle, rather than causing it to collapse into a specific state.</p><h2>3. What experiments have been conducted to test this theory?</h2><p>Several experiments have been conducted to test the theory of "consciousness causes collapse," including the famous double-slit experiment and the delayed-choice quantum eraser experiment. These experiments have shown some evidence of a connection between consciousness and the behavior of particles, but the results are still debated and inconclusive.</p><h2>4. Can a single experiment definitively disprove the theory of "consciousness causes collapse"?</h2><p>No, a single experiment cannot definitively disprove this theory. Science is an ongoing process and requires multiple experiments and evidence to support or disprove a theory. Even if one experiment were to show evidence against this theory, it would still require further testing and analysis.</p><h2>5. How does the concept of "consciousness causes collapse" relate to the study of consciousness itself?</h2><p>The concept of "consciousness causes collapse" is often used to support the idea that consciousness plays a fundamental role in the universe and is not simply a byproduct of brain activity. However, the study of consciousness is a complex and ongoing field, and the relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics is still a topic of debate and research.</p>

1. What is the concept of "consciousness causes collapse" in quantum mechanics?

The concept of "consciousness causes collapse" in quantum mechanics is a theory that suggests that the act of observation or measurement by a conscious observer can influence the behavior of subatomic particles, causing them to "collapse" into a definite state.

2. How does this theory differ from traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics?

This theory differs from traditional interpretations of quantum mechanics, such as the Copenhagen interpretation, which suggest that the act of measurement or observation simply reveals the pre-existing state of a particle, rather than causing it to collapse into a specific state.

3. What experiments have been conducted to test this theory?

Several experiments have been conducted to test the theory of "consciousness causes collapse," including the famous double-slit experiment and the delayed-choice quantum eraser experiment. These experiments have shown some evidence of a connection between consciousness and the behavior of particles, but the results are still debated and inconclusive.

4. Can a single experiment definitively disprove the theory of "consciousness causes collapse"?

No, a single experiment cannot definitively disprove this theory. Science is an ongoing process and requires multiple experiments and evidence to support or disprove a theory. Even if one experiment were to show evidence against this theory, it would still require further testing and analysis.

5. How does the concept of "consciousness causes collapse" relate to the study of consciousness itself?

The concept of "consciousness causes collapse" is often used to support the idea that consciousness plays a fundamental role in the universe and is not simply a byproduct of brain activity. However, the study of consciousness is a complex and ongoing field, and the relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics is still a topic of debate and research.