Does consciousness come from quantum processes in the brain?
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April 2, 2026 · 54 min
About this episode
Daniel and Kelly explore Penrose's theory that aims to explain consciousness through quantum processes.
Daniel and Kelly explore Penrose's Orchestrated Objective Reduction Theory that aims to explain consciousness, quantum measurements, quantum gravity and anaesthesia! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Daniel, Kelly
Topics covered
- consciousness
- quantum processes
- quantum measurements
- quantum gravity
- anaesthesia
Keywords
- consciousness
- quantum processes
- Penrose
- anaesthesia
- quantum gravity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Penrose
Books & works: Orchestrated Objective Reduction Theory
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