Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics
Abstract
According to a particular interpretation of quantum mechanics, the causal role of human consciousness in the measuring process is called upon to solve a foundational problem called the "measurement problem". Traditionally, this interpretation is tied up with the metaphysics of substance dualism. As such, this interpretation of quantum mechanics inherits the dualist's mind-body problem. Our working hypothesis is that a process-based approach to the consciousness causes collapse interpretation (CCCI) -- leaning on Whitehead's solution to the mind-body problem -- offers a better metaphysical understanding of consciousness and its role in interpreting quantum mechanics. This article is the kickoff for such a research program in the metaphysics of science.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2402.04152,
title = {Towards a process-based approach to consciousness and collapse in quantum mechanics},
author = {Raoni Arroyo and Lauro de Matos Nunes Filho and Frederik Moreira dos Santos},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.04152},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
Forthcoming in Manuscrito vol. 47, n.1, 2024. Special issue: "Scientific Process Ontology and Metaphysics". Url: https://www.scielo.br/j/man/i/2024.v47n1