From: mk_thisisit
The natural world operates under the principles of quantum mechanics [00:23:51]. All phenomena, including biological ones, are believed to emerge from quantum physics [00:24:01].
Nature as a Quantum Computer
Latest scientific research suggests that we might live inside something that resembles a giant quantum computer [00:22:16]. This idea stems from studying how information works in black holes [00:22:29]. Space itself may be constructed from elementary “things” that interact according to the laws of quantum mechanics, behaving similarly to qubits [00:21:18]. It’s as if nature long ago discovered how quantum computers work [00:23:13], and humanity is only now learning these natural “tricks” [00:23:38].
Quantum Mechanics in Biological Processes
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is cited as an example of a biological process that utilizes quantum mechanics [00:24:40].
Brain Function and Consciousness
The question of whether human consciousness itself reflects quantum principles is an active area of discussion [00:24:02]. While human consciousness involves atoms and molecules [00:24:09], the intriguing possibility is whether it can be reduced to more advanced quantum behavior [00:24:38]. Some serious scientists, including Roger Penrose, believe that the brain might function based on fundamentally quantum microtubules [00:24:26].
The role of quantum mechanics in understanding consciousness and brain function is a very interesting area of modern research [00:24:57]. A major challenge in quantum information processing is protecting quantum systems from environmental influences [00:25:06]. In laboratories, this often requires cooling objects to extremely low temperatures (like liquid helium) to prevent vibrations that disturb calculations [00:25:17]. However, biological systems like plants and brains are warm, making it difficult to imagine how they manage to perform these computations without being disturbed by ordinary atomic vibrations [00:25:36].