Dr. Stuart Hameroff discusses microtubules, biological quantum processing, ORCH OR theory, quantum consciousness, and a new study that supports the quantum basis of consciousness in the brain.

Dr. Stuart Hameroff, an anesthesiologist and professor at the University of Arizona, author of the book “Ultimate Computing”, and lead organizer of the biannual Science of Consciousness conference.

Dr. Hameroff is known for his role as the co-founder of the Orchestrated objective reduction model of consciousness, which he developed in conjunction with physicist Sir Roger Penrose in the early 1990’s.

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Stuart Hameroff Website (University of Arizona)
https://hameroff.arizona.edu/

Study Supports Quantum Basis of Consciousness in the Brain
https://neurosciencenews.com/quantum-process-consciousness-27624/

Microtubule-Stabilizer Epothilone B Delays Anesthetic-Induced Unconsciousness in Rats
https://www.eneuro.org/content/11/8/ENEURO.0291-24.2024

Wellesley team’s new research on anesthesia unlocks important clues about the nature of consciousness
https://www.wellesley.edu/news/wellesley-teams-new-research-on-anesthesia-unlocks-important-clues-about-the-nature-of-consciousness

Ultimate Computing
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Computing-Biomolecular-Consciousness-NanoTechnology/dp/0444568662

Shadows of the Mind: A Search for the Missing Science of Consciousness
https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Mind-Missing-Science-Consciousness/dp/0195106466/