Orchestrated Objective Reduction | Vibepedia

Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR) is a theory that suggests consciousness arises from quantum processes within neurons, rather than being a product of neural connections. Proposed by physicist [[roger-penrose|Roger Penrose]] and anesthesiologist [[stuart-hameroff|Stuart Hameroff]], this theory combines insights from molecular biology, neuroscience, and quantum mechanics to address the hard problem of consciousness. By positing that consciousness is based on non-computable quantum processing performed by qubits formed on cellular [[microtubules|microtubules]], Orch OR challenges traditional views of consciousness and free will.