QUANTUM HUMAN CENTER

THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY AND THE ROLE OF THE MENSCH

QUANTUM HUMAN CENTER

THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY & THE ROLE OF THE MENSCH

ABOUT

At the “Quantum Human Center (QHC)” Art & Philosophy meets Quantum Physics. Here we bring together artists, philosophers, neuroscientists, physicists, psychologists to look at what it means to be a Mensch – a human being. 

In 1999 Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicted in his book, “The Age of Spiritual Machines” that by 2029 computers will pass the Turing test and outperform human beings in most tasks with the main argument being that it will be possible for humans to distinguish between machines and a human being. Already today that means for the computer to “Dumb-Down” in many areas where machines have long past human capacities. With a potential rapid journey toward technological singularity (as predicted by Kurzweil to be the year 2045) not only mathematical and technological roots of (quantum) artificial intelligence must be examined, but also philosophical implications.

  • When building and shaping the Quantum Economy how do humans change? 
  • Are humans predictable? And as human beings shape and build society and the economy, can anything be predictable? 

The research and publications from this think thank are build around the recent publication ‘Singularity Paradox – Bridging Humanity & AI’ by Dr. Florian Neukart & Anders Indset and from exploring fundamental questions of the nature of reality conducted with and by our partners

In general “Quantum human” is a part of the Quantum Economy that refers to the idea of using quantum mechanics and quantum-inspired models to study and better understand human behavior, decision-making, cognition, and consciousness. Here we take a closer look at models based on the principles of quantum mechanics, that are used to model complex cognitive processes like memory, attention, and perception. The basic idea is that the principles of quantum mechanics can provide new insights into how the brain works and how people make decisions, which could ultimately lead to new therapies and treatments for a wide range of mental health disorders. 

With “Quantum Human” we take a closer look at the impact of quantum technologies on human health, cognition, and behavior. It includes areas such as quantum biology, quantum neuroscience, and quantum psychology.

THIS SPECIAL RESEARCH CENTER ASPIRES TO BE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HUB, AIMING TO BRING TOGETHER ACADEMICS, ARTISTS, AND SCIENTISTS FROM DIVERSE FIELDS, SUCH AS PHYSICS, PHILOSOPHY, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.

ABOUT

The “Quantum Human” is where Art & Philosophy meets Quantum Physics. Here we bring together artists, philosophers, neuroscientists, physicists, psychologists to look at what it means to be a Mensch – a human being. 

In 1999 Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicted in his book, “The Age of Spiritual Machines” that by 2029 computers will pass the Turing test and outperform human beings in most tasks with the main argument being that it will be possible for humans to distinguish between machines and a human being. Already today that means for the computer to “Dumb-Down” in many areas where machines have long past human capacities.  With a potential rapid journey toward technological singularity (as predicted by Kurzweil to be the year 2045) not only mathematical and technological roots of (quantum) artificial intelligence must be examined, but also philosophical implications.

  • When building and shaping the Quantum Economy how do humans change? 
  • Are humans predictable? And as human beings shape and build society and the economy, can anything be predictable? 

In general “Quantum human” is a part of the Quantum Economy that refers to the idea of using quantum mechanics and quantum-inspired models to study and better understand human behavior, decision-making, cognition, and consciousness. Here we take a closer look at models based on the principles of quantum mechanics, that are used to model complex cognitive processes like memory, attention, and perception. The basic idea is that the principles of quantum mechanics can provide new insights into how the brain works and how people make decisions, which could ultimately lead to new therapies and treatments for a wide range of mental health disorders. 

With “Quantum Human” we take a closer look at the impact of quantum technologies on human health, cognition, and behavior. It includes areas such as quantum biology, quantum neuroscience, and quantum psychology.

EXAMPLES

What’s more, the fundamental principles of quantum physics can be applied to human behavior in a number of ways. By embracing the concepts of entanglement, superposition, and uncertainty, we can better understand how individuals behave in complex situations and how we can adapt our own behavior to meet the needs of others better. As we continue to explore the principles of quantum physics, we may find new and innovative ways to understand human behavior and improve our interactions with others. Entanglement can be thought of as the interconnectedness and interdependence of individuals and the environment in which they exist. From a quantum perspective, we can view the individual not as a separate entity but rather as a part of a larger system. This system includes the environment, other people, and the individual’s own thoughts and emotions. By embracing the concept of entanglement, we can better understand how different aspects of an individual’s life can impact their behavior and how changes in one area of the system can affect other areas.

In the context of human behavior, superposition can be thought of as the ability of individuals to hold multiple perspectives or possibilities in their minds at the same time. In a traditional view of human behavior, individuals are often seen as making choices based on limited options. However, from a quantum perspective, individuals can hold multiple possibilities in their minds at once and choose between them based on a variety of factors. The benefits of a quantum perspective on human behavior are numerous. By embracing the concept of superposition, we can better understand how individuals make decisions and navigate complex situations. This can be particularly relevant in fields such as therapy, where individuals may be struggling to make a decision or understand their own thought processes.

A third principle of quantum physics that can be applied to human behavior is the concept of uncertainty. Humans are not predictable, and uncertainty can be thought of as the fact that individuals may not always behave in predictable ways. In a traditional view of human behavior, individuals are often seen as rational beings who make decisions based on logical and predictable factors. However, from a quantum perspective, we can embrace the idea that individuals may not always behave in predictable ways and that underlying factors may influence their behavior.

The benefits of a quantum perspective on human behavior are clear. By embracing uncertainty and unpredictability, we can better understand how individuals behave in different situations and how we can adapt our own behavior to meet the needs of others better.

One key area of the “Quantum Human” is the use of quantum biology to study the role of quantum phenomena in biological systems, including the brain. In addition to the advances in technology, “Quantum Human” explores new ways of thinking about the nature of consciousness and subjective experience. 

One philosophical field of consciousness looks at the very possibility that consciousness may in fact be a quantum phenomenon, arising from the collective behavior of quantum systems in the brain – that quantum coherence, a property of quantum systems that allows them to act as a single entity, may play a role in the way neurons communicate with each other in the brain. One interesting field that is a part of the research and educational work under “Quantum Human” is to explore The Penrose-Hameroff theory of quantum consciousness where so called microtubules are structured in a fractal pattern that enable quantum processes to occur.

EXAMPLES

What’s more, the fundamental principles of quantum physics can be applied to human behavior in a number of ways. By embracing the concepts of entanglement, superposition, and uncertainty, we can better understand how individuals behave in complex situations and how we can adapt our own behavior to meet the needs of others better. As we continue to explore the principles of quantum physics, we may find new and innovative ways to understand human behavior and improve our interactions with others. Entanglement can be thought of as the interconnectedness and interdependence of individuals and the environment in which they exist. From a quantum perspective, we can view the individual not as a separate entity but rather as a part of a larger system. This system includes the environment, other people, and the individual’s own thoughts and emotions. By embracing the concept of entanglement, we can better understand how different aspects of an individual’s life can impact their behavior and how changes in one area of the system can affect other areas.

In the context of human behavior, superposition can be thought of as the ability of individuals to hold multiple perspectives or possibilities in their minds at the same time. In a traditional view of human behavior, individuals are often seen as making choices based on limited options. However, from a quantum perspective, individuals can hold multiple possibilities in their minds at once and choose between them based on a variety of factors. The benefits of a quantum perspective on human behavior are numerous. By embracing the concept of superposition, we can better understand how individuals make decisions and navigate complex situations. This can be particularly relevant in fields such as therapy, where individuals may be struggling to make a decision or understand their own thought processes.

A third principle of quantum physics that can be applied to human behavior is the concept of uncertainty. Humans are not predictable, and uncertainty can be thought of as the fact that individuals may not always behave in predictable ways. In a traditional view of human behavior, individuals are often seen as rational beings who make decisions based on logical and predictable factors. However, from a quantum perspective, we can embrace the idea that individuals may not always behave in predictable ways and that underlying factors may influence their behavior.

The benefits of a quantum perspective on human behavior are clear. By embracing uncertainty and unpredictability, we can better understand how individuals behave in different situations and how we can adapt our own behavior to meet the needs of others better.

One key area of the “Quantum Human” is the use of quantum biology to study the role of quantum phenomena in biological systems, including the brain. In addition to the advances in technology, “Quantum Human” explores new ways of thinking about the nature of consciousness and subjective experience. 

One philosophical field of consciousness looks at the very possibility that consciousness may in fact be a quantum phenomenon, arising from the collective behavior of quantum systems in the brain – that quantum coherence, a property of quantum systems that allows them to act as a single entity, may play a role in the way neurons communicate with each other in the brain. One interesting field that is a part of the research and educational work under “Quantum Human” is to explore The Penrose-Hameroff theory of quantum consciousness where so called microtubules are structured in a fractal pattern that enable quantum processes to occur.