@inbook{80b1e15764ae462b8e36c2c62ebe2f5e,
title = "Is there a link between quantum mechanics and consciousness?",
abstract = "This essay examines the link (if any) between quantum mechanics and consciousness and the problem of interpretation. The {\textquoteleft}measurement problem{\textquoteright} that arises from the {\textquoteleft}Copenhagen Interpretation{\textquoteright} is discussed and alternative interpretations such as Everett{\textquoteright}s {\textquoteleft}Parallel Worlds{\textquoteright}, Bohm{\textquoteright}s {\textquoteleft}Hidden Variables{\textquoteright} and the {\textquoteleft}Heisenberg-Dirac Propensity{\textquoteright} interpretations are examined. The role of consciousness in the {\textquoteleft}Parallel Worlds{\textquoteright} theory is examined in greater detail together with quantum theories of mind due to Stapp, Eccles, Hodgson and Penrose. The affect of {\textquoteleft}Interactive Decoherence{\textquoteright} on proposed theories of quantum dependant brain function is also discussed.",
keywords = "Human Consciousness, Quantum Mechanic, Quantum State, Quantum Theory, Wave Function",
author = "Ward, {Barry K.}",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.1007/978-94-017-8774-1_15",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789401787734",
series = "History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences",
publisher = "Springer, Springer Nature",
pages = "273--302",
editor = "Smith, {C. U. M.} and H. Whitaker",
booktitle = "Brain, mind and consciousness in the history of neuroscience",
address = "United States",
note = "Workshop on The 'Hard Problem' in History at the ISHN-Cheiron Joint Conference ; Conference date: 20-06-2011 Through 20-06-2011",
}