Quantum computing in the brain might be happening, but if we want to understand conciousness it is irrelevant (Unless conciousness is noncomputable where it becomes a claim about quantum physics yet again). It’s as relevant as details about transistors or vacuum tubes are for understanding sorting algorithms.
Naturally when considering brain prostheses or simulating a brain the actual method with which brain computes is relevant.
I merely wished to clarify the difference between conciousness and how it is implemented in the brain. I had no intention of implying that it was part of the discussion. On retrospect the clarification was not required.
It’s just way too common for the two issues to get mixed up, as can be seen on the various threads.
Quantum computing in the brain might be happening, but if we want to understand conciousness it is irrelevant (Unless conciousness is noncomputable where it becomes a claim about quantum physics yet again). It’s as relevant as details about transistors or vacuum tubes are for understanding sorting algorithms.
Naturally when considering brain prostheses or simulating a brain the actual method with which brain computes is relevant.
Whoever said that this conversation was about understanding consciousness?
Personally I think that that topic is a tarpit, which I prefer to ignore until we know how the brain works.
I merely wished to clarify the difference between conciousness and how it is implemented in the brain. I had no intention of implying that it was part of the discussion. On retrospect the clarification was not required.
It’s just way too common for the two issues to get mixed up, as can be seen on the various threads.