In the debate on the existence of the soul and on the nature of consciousness, quantum physics joins neuroscience and biology, offering new perspectives on understanding the human soul. Stuart Hameroff e Sir Roger Penrose have introduced a revolutionary theory that connects consciousness to the principles of quantum physics applied to cell biology. According to this theory, i microtubulesprotein structures in brain cells, could experience quantum phenomena, opening up new scenarios on the genesis of consciousness.
The quantum coherence of microtubules is a key element of this theory, suggesting that quantum vibrations in these cellular elements could form the basis of human consciousness. Recent research has highlighted the ability of microtubules to maintain coherent quantum states, challenging previous conceptions. These findings indicate that the human brain might be an ideal environment for the expression of quantum phenomenashedding new light on the connection between quantum physics and consciousness.
The collapse of the wave function is a crucial point in the theories of Penrose, Hameroff and Palmer. Describing the transition from a superposition state to a defined state, this process is proposed as a fundamental mechanism in the genesis of consciousness. Timothy Palmer expands this vision by introducing the concept of fractal geometry as a key element of the universal architecture of consciousness. Consciousness, according to Palmer, goes beyond cerebral boundaries, connecting to a universal fabric with geometric patterns repeated on different scales.
This perspective radically redefines the understanding of consciousness as a phenomenon rooted in the very structure of the universe. Quantum theory raises profound questions about free will, suggesting that consciousness can emerge from quantum processes beyond conscious control. This pushes us to reconsider the very nature of free will, opening new horizons in understanding the soul.
In this perspective, the soul is no longer seen as a detached entity, but as manifestation of complex quantum processes in brain microtubules. This approach based on quantum physics offers a new interpretation of the soul, considered as an emergent phenomenon intrinsically linked to the laws of the universe.