Consciousness

Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR)

Quantum mechanics-based theory of consciousness proposed by Penrose and Hameroff

Why This Matters

This theory explores the frontier of consciousness research — examining the relationship between human awareness, quantum mechanics, and the fundamental nature of reality.

2 supporting points Preliminary analysis

Supporting Points

  • Quantum effects in microtubules
  • Explains consciousness features

Claims from This Video

Strong

Consciousness may be fundamental to reality rather than emergent from matter

Speculative

Physical reality may have holographic or information-based characteristics