Is Quantum Mechanics needed to explain consciousness ?

TL;DR

This paper argues that the observed behavior of conscious states during binocular rivalry can be explained without invoking quantum mechanics, instead using the Ouroboros Model's recursive analysis process.

Contribution

It demonstrates that quantum mechanics is not necessary to explain consciousness phenomena observed in binocular rivalry.

Findings

Quantum formalism predictions match observed conscious state evolution.

Ouroboros Model can replicate the same behavior without quantum effects.

Quantum effects are not essential for explaining consciousness in this context.

Abstract

In this short comment to a recent contribution by E. Manousakis [1] it is argued that the reported agreement between the measured time evolution of conscious states during binocular rivalry and predictions derived from quantum mechanical formalisms does not require any direct effect of QM. The recursive consumption analysis process in the Ouroboros Model can yield the same behavior.