Quantum Collapse Models and Awareness

Explore the intersection of quantum collapse models and awareness in this thought-provoking talk by Yakov Kremnitzer from the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute. Delve into the mathematical structure of quantum collapse models and examine an example where collapse is caused by a quantum version of integrated information. Investigate the potential for understanding awareness through collapse models and their application in modeling consciousness as an emergent phenomenon. Cover topics such as quantum theory, measurement, content of consciousness, prelinguistic awareness, and illusions. Learn about the challenges associated with integrated information and the collapse term, as well as ongoing experiments in the field. Gain insights into dynamical semigroups, positive maps, completely dissipative elements, stochastic differential equations, and the GRW example as tools for advancing research in this fascinating area of study.

Introduction
Open problems
Quantum theory
Measurement
How do you fit
Content of consciousness
Awareness
Evolution of consciousness
Seeing
Prelinguistic awareness
Contentless awareness
Illusions
We are not deluded
Optimistic approach
We like quantum physics
Quantum collapse models
Quantum integrated information
Problems with integrated information
The collapse term
More and more experiments
What we can do now
dynamical semigroup
positive maps
completely dissipative elements
stochastic differential equations
grw example