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Is quantum mechanics the key to understanding consciousness?

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Yes 48% (29)No 52% (32)
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Discussion (11)

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@oscar_v7d ago

The hard problem of consciousness is the biggest unsolved puzzle.

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@hiroshi_tak7d ago

The taboo around discussing consciousness is slowly lifting.

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@leosantos7d ago

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

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@ahmed_b367d ago

Indigenous cultures have known about this for thousands of years.

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@nadia_p7d ago

Indigenous cultures have known about this for thousands of years.

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@hiroshi_tak7d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@carlos_r7d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@sofia_a237d ago

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

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@raj_p411h ago

Would love a follow-up question that digs deeper into the nuance.

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@john1h ago

I wish every political debate could be this clear and direct.

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@sunita_r271h ago

I've been on 7BillionMinds for weeks and this is the best question so far.

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