With the help of some sophisticated computer modeling, it’s shown it’s at least plausible that photons can run back and forth along biological cables linking parts of the brain. If that’s true, the existence of optical communication channels could help unravel some of the vast unknowns about the mind, including the mystery of how groups of molecules can generate consciousness itself.
Key Takeaways:
- But scientists at the University of Calgary have theorized a radical addition to that picture, suggesting the brain also uses a system of light-based communication, a sort of fiber-optic network for the mind.
- Using sophisticated computer modeling, they suggest in a new journal article it’s at least plausible that photons – light’s fundamental particles
- It’s definitely in the category of things that would be awesome if true … It would open up a whole new window on the brain
“Using sophisticated computer modeling, they suggest in a new journal article it’s at least plausible that photons – light’s fundamental particles — zip back and forth along biological cables linking parts of the brain.”
Read the full article here: Does the mind use fiber optics? Calgary team floats ‘out-there’ theory of light communication in the brain – Calgary Herald
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