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A photon that is conscious
A report claims that a single photon may be conscious, an idea at the fringe of physics and philosophy of mind. If taken seriously, it would extend theories like panpsychism deep into quantum mechanics and challenge standard views of consciousness as a product of complex brains. Scientists have reacted with scepticism, noting there is no experimental evidence that individual photons have subjective experience, and the claim remains speculative.
Why now: The provocative fusion of quantum physics and consciousness naturally draws attention and debate.
Evidence
- A photon that is conscious · The Times of India
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