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Is quantum mechanics the key to understanding consciousness?

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Yes 47% (20)No 53% (23)
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Discussion (8)

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@oscar_v1h ago

The hard problem of consciousness is the biggest unsolved puzzle.

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@hiroshi_tak1h ago

The taboo around discussing consciousness is slowly lifting.

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@leosantos1h ago

After my first meditation retreat, I completely changed my mind on this.

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@ahmed_b361h ago

Indigenous cultures have known about this for thousands of years.

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@nadia_p1h ago

Indigenous cultures have known about this for thousands of years.

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@hiroshi_tak1h ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@carlos_r1h ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@sofia_a231h ago

This is one of those questions science alone can't answer.

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