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“Space and time, not proteins and neurons, hold the answer to the problem of consciousness. When we consider the nerve impulses entering the brain, we realize that they are not woven together automatically, any more than the information is inside a computer.” quote by Robert Lanza
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“Space and time, not proteins and neurons, hold the answer to the problem of consciousness. When we consider the nerve impulses entering the brain, we realize that they are not woven together automatically, any more than the information is inside a computer.”

Robert Lanza

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Source Interview: "The Immortal Life of the Brain", 2015

Consciousness arises from fundamental physical dimensions rather than biological components.

In simple terms: Consciousness is about space‑time, not cells.

Key Takeaway

Explore physics‑based models of mind.

Themes

consciousness physics philosophy

Mood

curious speculative

Type

theoretical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • neuroscience research
  • AI development
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

quantum mechanics information theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How might space‑time structures generate subjective experience?
  • Can physics alone explain perception?
A Different Perspective

Biological evidence still shows neurons are essential.

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