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The Qbit Theory of Consciousness



Beshkar M1 ; Duggins A2
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  1. 1. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Western Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia

Source: Perspectives on Consciousness Published:2021

Abstract

The QBIT theory is an attempt toward solving the problem of consciousness based on empirical evidence provided by various scientific disciplines including quantum mechanics, biology, information theory, and thermodynamics. This theory formulates the problem of consciousness in the following four questions, and provides preliminary answers for each question. Question 1: What is the nature of qualia? Answer: A quale is a superdense pack of quantum information encoded in maximally entangled pure states. Question 2: How are qualia generated? Answer: When a pack of quantum information is compressed beyond a certain threshold, a quale is generated. Question 3: Why are qualia subjective? Answer: A quale is subjective because a pack of information encoded in maximally entangled pure states are essentially private and unshareable. Question 4: Why does a quale have a particular meaning? Answer: A pack of information within a sensory system gradually obtains a particular meaning as it undergoes a progressive process of interpretation performed by a hierarchical generative model installed in the system. © 2021 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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