Stuart Hameroff - Anesthetic Action on Quantum Terahertz Oscillations in Microtubules
Offered By: Models of Consciousness Conferences via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore anesthetic action on quantum terahertz oscillations in microtubules and its support for the Orch OR theory of consciousness in this 25-minute conference talk by Stuart Hameroff from the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona. Delve into the Penrose-Hameroff 'Orchestrated objective reduction' theory, which proposes that consciousness emerges from quantum superpositioned oscillations in neuronal microtubules. Examine how anesthetic gases selectively block consciousness by quantum coupling with aromatic amino acid rings in brain proteins, particularly in tubulin. Learn about the modelling of terahertz quantum oscillations in tubulin and how different anesthetics affect these oscillations. Discover why non-anesthetic gases do not produce the same effects and how these findings support the Orch OR theory. Cover topics such as Einstein's relation with spacetime, memory, LTP, brain equivalence, and various phases of anesthetic action.
Syllabus
Introduction
Einsteins relation with spacetime
Microtubules
Memory
LTP
Brain equivalence
How many so
How to test
Gas phase
Solubility phase
Scientific reports
Conclusion
Taught by
Models of Consciousness Conferences
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