Why Classical Mechanics Cannot Naturally Accommodate Consciousness But Quantum Mechanics Can.

TL;DR

This paper argues that classical mechanics cannot naturally explain consciousness due to its mathematical structure, while quantum mechanics can, based on differences in how information is represented and influences dynamics.

Contribution

It introduces a mathematical argument highlighting why quantum mechanics is better suited than classical mechanics for modeling consciousness.

Findings

Classical mechanics is mathematically incompatible with consciousness.

Quantum mechanics can accommodate consciousness due to its informational properties.

The nature of information in brain states favors quantum explanations.

Abstract

It is argued on the basis of certain mathematical characteristics that classical mechanics is not constitutionally suited to accomodate consciousness, whereas quantum mechanics is. These mathematical characteristics pertain to the nature of the information represented in the state of the brain, and the way this information enters into the dynamics.