Heres the 411.
Dr. Stuart Hamerhoff is actually using SCIENCE and RESEARCH to look for the god-in-the-gaps.
Most scientists and philosophers assume consciousness emerges from complex computation among brain neurons and synapses acting as indivisible bits, or information states. Penrose and I suggest that consciousness involves processes at deeper levels, specifically sequences of quantum computations (~40 per second) in structures called microtubules inside brain neurons. The quantum computations we propose link to neuronal-level activities, and are also ripples in fundamental spacetime geometry, the most basic level of the universe.
One implication of our model relates to a possible scientific basis for secular spirituality (unrelated to any organized religious approach). I should say that Roger avoids discussion of such implications, but I’ve been willing to raise this possibility.
For me, spirituality implies:
* Interconnectedness among living beings and the universe
* A ubiquitous reservoir of cosmic intelligence/Platonic values in touch with our conscious choices and perceptions
* Existence of consciousness after death
Can these issues be accounted for scientifically? I believe they possibly can.
Of course, q-consciousness model is not accessible to 99% of the bell curve, but, chu know, I dont exactly see Dr. Hamerhoff being kicked out of academe…in fact he is highly respected.
He just ran the theory of consciousness conference that the Derb attended.
So why doesnt the DI through Dr. Hamerhoff some fundage ‘stead of using wedge strategy tactics to overthrow ToE?
juss askin.
