Agent Choice via Quantum Flux in Living Systems

TL;DR

This paper proposes a physical model called 'Agent Choice via Quantum Flux' that aims to explain intentional decision-making in living systems through quantum physics, suggesting choices are not fully predetermined by physical laws.

Contribution

It introduces a novel quantum-based framework linking biological agent choices to quantum states, providing a new physical basis for intentionality in living organisms.

Findings

Model allows for non-pre-determined intentional choices within quantum physics.

Establishes a parallel between quantum states and biological agent decisions.

Provides a physical basis for understanding agency in living systems.

Abstract

A basic model is provided that places active, intentional choices by biological organisms on a solid physical footing. The model is provisionally called "Agent Choice via Quantum Flux." It brings to bear specific physics on living systems in a way that allows for intentional choices not pre-determined by physical laws, but remaining consistent with those laws. It does so by exploring a possible many-to-one relation of quantum states to agent choices, with a parallel to the relation of thermodynamic microstates to macrostates.