A review of Johnjoe McFadden's book ``Quantum Evolution''
Matthew J. Donald
TL;DR
This review critically examines Johnjoe McFadden's 'Quantum Evolution', highlighting flaws in his application of quantum theory to biological systems and discussing the relevance of quantum physics in biology.
Contribution
The paper provides a critical analysis of McFadden's claims, emphasizing the flawed use of quantum theory in explaining biological phenomena.
Findings
McFadden's quantum claims are deeply flawed
Analysis of the inverse quantum Zeno effect in biology
Discussion on the relevance of wavefunction dynamics in biological systems
Abstract
In ``Quantum Evolution: Life in the Multiverse'' (HarperCollins, 2000), ISBN 0-00-255948-X, 0-00-655128-9, Johnjoe McFadden makes far-reaching claims for the importance of quantum physics in the solution of problems in biological science. In this review, I discuss the relevance of unitary wavefunction dynamics to biological systems, analyse the inverse quantum Zeno effect, and argue that McFadden's use of quantum theory is deeply flawed.
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TopicsQuantum Mechanics and Applications · Philosophy and History of Science