Karl Pribram, editor, 1993 quantum fields and consciousness proceedings
Karl H. Pribram, editor 1993 "Rethinking Neural Networks: quantum fields and biological data" INNS Press, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, New Jersy, USA ISBN 0-8058-1466-3 Howell purchased in ?1998-2003?
p001 Sir John Eccles "Evolution of complexity of the brain with the emergence of consciousness"
p??? Pribram post-conference viewpoint
p029 Michael Stadler, Peter Kruse "Neurodynamics and synergetics"
Section I. The dendritic microprocess
p047 Dale Berger, Karl H. Pribram "From stochastic resonance to Gabor functions: An analysis of the probability density function of interspike intervals recorded from visual cortical neurons"
p069 Isaac N. Bankman "Automated recognition of action potentials"
p093 A.R. Bulsara, A.J. Maren "Coupled neural-dendritic processes: Coooperative stochastic effects and the analysis of spike trains"
Section II. Quantum neurodynamics
p121 Mari Jibu, Kunio Yasue "The basis of quantum brain dynamics"
p147 Robert L. Dawes "Advances in the theory of quantum neurodynamics"
p161 Bruce MacLennan "Information processing in the dendritic net"
p199 Bruce MacLennan "Field computation in the brain"
p233 Walter Schemp "Analog VLSI network models: Cortical linking neural network models and quantu holographic neural technology"
p299 Paul J. Werbos "Quantum theory & neural systems: Alternative approaches and a new design"
Section III. Nanoneurology
p317 Stuart Hammeroff, Judith E. Dayhoff, Rafael Lahoz-Beltra, Steen Rasmussen, Ezio M. Insinna, Djuro Koruga "Nanoneurology and the cytoskeleton: Quantum signalling and protein conformational dynamics as cognitive substrate"
p377 Glen Rein "Modulation of neurotransmitter function by quantum fields"
p389 Judith E. Dayhoff, Stuart Hameroff, Charles E. Swenberg, Rafael Lahoz-Beltra ""
p443 Harold Szu, Brian Telfer, George Rogers, Desa Gobovic, Charlse Hsu, Mona Zaghloul "Spatiotemporal chaos information processing in neural networks - electronic implementation"
Section IV. Perceptual Processing
p465 Barry J. Richmond, Timothy J. Gawne, Troels W. Kjaer, John A. Hertz "Neuronal encoding of information related to visual perception, memory, and motivation"
p487 Bruce Bridgeman "Efferent programming of the striate cortex"
p505 Walter J. Freeman "The emergence of chaotic dynamics as a basis for comprehending intentionality in experimental subjects"
p515 Harold Szu, Jung Kim, Insook Kim "The formation of live neural networks on electronic chips"
Afterword, list of authors
p531 Karl H. Pribram "Afterword "
p537 List of authors cited
Quotes
p006h0.25 Eccles - past limits of classical physics (Szentagothai 1978; Mountcastle 1978; Changeaux 1985; NobelLaureat: Edelman 1989; NobelLaureates: Crick, Koch 1990; Stapp 1991, 1992) "... the conventional macro-operation of the pyramidal cell of the neocortex (Figs 2a, 3a) and it can be satisfactorily described by classical physics and neuroscience, even in the most complex design of network theory and neuronal group selection (Szentagothai 1978; Mountcastle 1978; Edelman 1989; Changeaux 1985).
It may seem that this genrally accepted simplified account of the neruonal mechanism of the neocortex indicates already a high level of complexity in its design. However, this account neglects the conscious feelings that may be generated by the brain activity. In order to move into this field it is necessary to consider in detail the manner of operation of synapses on the pyramidal cells, which is a new level of complexity. Furthermore these complex neural structures have been postulated to have mental properties (NobelLaureat: Edelman; NobelLaureates: Crick, Koch 1990). For example, Changeux (1985) speaks of "consciousness being born". However, Stapp (1991, 1992) asserts that the origin of consciousness cannot be explained by classical physics; quantum physics is necessary. Classical physics is dedicated to matter-energy at all levels of complexity, but it is not concerned with the mental world. By contrast quantal physics is closely related to the mental world. So our enquiry into the manner of operation of synapses on pyramidal cells moves into a higher level of complexity in the quest for mind. ..."
Howell 25Jul2023 - this seems "hard programmed reaction based on a belief that the "mental world" must be separate from the physical, with its own laws? Too much of a stretch for me, perhaps arising from the quantum mechanics religion more than actually trying to do something much more difficult?
p125h0.20 Jibu, Yasue - early conceptual pioneers (Nobel Laureat: Schrodinger 1944; Pribram 1960; Ricciardi, Umezawa 1967, NobelLaureat: John Eccles 1986) "... In 1944 Schrodinger emphasized that the essential aspect of natural phenomena of life is to create order in the disordered environment against the second law of thermodynamics. Living matters are matters eating entropy and producing order. Other matters are all subject to the second law of thermodyamics and well described by quantum mechanics. However, quantum statistical mechanics becomes poor in investigating order-creating process against the second law of thermodynamics. For such an aim, we have to work directly with quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, and if necessary introduce a completely new approximation suitable for describing ordered natural phenomena of life. When we apply quantum mechanics or quantum field theory to ordered natural phenomena, if is of extreme impoortance that we have to use appropriate approximations which may keep the general and fundamental features of such phenomena clear. Certainly, quantum statistical mechanics may not provide us with a good approximation.
Pribram is an outstanding brain scientist who claimed the emergence of incorporating quantum theoretical method of investigation into brain science about ten years after Schrodinger's deep insight into the brain science "What if life?". He coined the notion of neural holography and called the attention of physicists to the issues (Pribram 1960, 1971, 1991).
Catching Pribram's enthusiasm, Ricardi and Umezawa took the very first step forward into the terra incognita of understanding the summit phenomena of life - brain and consciousness - in terms of quantum field theory (Ricciardi, Umezawa 1967). Slightly later, Frohlich coined a quantum theoretical analysis of biological cells and showed the existence of a quantum mechanical collective mechanism like superconductivity to store energy in biological cells without thermal loss (Frohlich 1968).
In 1978 and 1979 Umezawa and his colleagues in Edmontaon proposed a memory mechanism based on the spontaneous symmetry breaking in quantum field theory and triggered the succeding extensive theoretical investigations by Umezawa shools in Italy and Japan in the 1980's and 1990's, (Stuart, Takahashi, Umezawa 1978, 1979; Del Guidice, Preparata, Vitiello 1988; Del Guidice, Doglia, Milani, Vitiello 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988(a,b); Del Guidici, Doglia, Milani, Smith, Vitiello 1989, Jibu, Yasue 1991, 1992(a,b)).
...
We coin a new picture of brain dynamics with Umezawa that it consists of Quantum Brain Dynamics (QBD - i.e. quantum mode), and classical brain dynamics (i.e. classical mode). Namely, the brain is a mixed physical system of quantum dynamical system and classical dynamical system. ..."
01Oct2023 This is vastly incomplete - many quotes to come
Historical thinking about quantum [neurophysiology, consciousness]
These conference proceedings provide a wealth of historical information about quantum consciousness for the period 1944-1993. As an [initial, very incomplete] list :
Howells questions about 1993 conference proceedings
(easy for those who know...but I don't) :
was Karl Pribram one of the first, most promotional of Quantum consciousness?
was Stuart Hammeroff the scientist who got Roger Penrose involved?
credibility of a ?Nobel? quantum mechanics famed scientist helped scientific [interest, promotion] ?
Penrose's name is most often cited as THE quantum consciousness guy
But Hammeroff actually do the lion's share of the work?
including the concept that microtubules are a good prospect for hosting quantum devices?
does "Quantum Consciousness" actually show how consciousness works, or is it merely a curve-fitter?
can quantum mathematics be used to test [real-time, phenomenological] models of consciousness?
do they produce similar fits of statistic properties?
can a general [math, statistic] model, essentially devoid of all details of biology, "re-create" descriptions of the underlying neural [architecture, function, process]s of consciousness?
In essence, I will pose the same question with respect to whether or not TrNNs can "re-create" the underlying neural [architecture, function, process] of consciousness?
If yes, that would be a first time that I will have encountered that.
If the answer is no, then are such efforts, valuable as they may be for subsequent "theoretical testing" of pheomenological models of consciousness, a potential [distraction, mis-allocation] of priority funding that [delay, prevent]s much more serious progress? As fun as they may be, perhaps that fun is so destructive in [time, resources] that the overall net effect is strongly negative over long time periods? But one could worry about that with ANY research project, will little chance that the right decisions could ever be [analysed, taken].
To me, biology is overwhelmingly complex (and beautiful). Sticking obscure, complex] mathematics on top of that isn't the goal. I want [simple, clean] mathematics that can actually describe reality and not hide it, but I realize that may not be a realistic dream.
Grossberg's claim of a "small set of widely used" neural architectures (modules) is appealing.
Table of Contents
Proceeding Table of Contents
Eccles keynote, Pribram post-conference viewpoint
Section I. The dendritic microprocess
Section II. Quantum neurodynamics
Section III. Nanoneurology
Section IV. Perceptual Processing
Afterword, list of authors
Quotes
It may seem that this genrally accepted simplified account of the neruonal mechanism of the neocortex indicates already a high level of complexity in its design. However, this account neglects the conscious feelings that may be generated by the brain activity. In order to move into this field it is necessary to consider in detail the manner of operation of synapses on the pyramidal cells, which is a new level of complexity. Furthermore these complex neural structures have been postulated to have mental properties (NobelLaureat: Edelman; NobelLaureates: Crick, Koch 1990). For example, Changeux (1985) speaks of "consciousness being born". However, Stapp (1991, 1992) asserts that the origin of consciousness cannot be explained by classical physics; quantum physics is necessary. Classical physics is dedicated to matter-energy at all levels of complexity, but it is not concerned with the mental world. By contrast quantal physics is closely related to the mental world. So our enquiry into the manner of operation of synapses on pyramidal cells moves into a higher level of complexity in the quest for mind. ..."
Howell 25Jul2023 - this seems "hard programmed reaction based on a belief that the "mental world" must be separate from the physical, with its own laws? Too much of a stretch for me, perhaps arising from the quantum mechanics religion more than actually trying to do something much more difficult?
Pribram is an outstanding brain scientist who claimed the emergence of incorporating quantum theoretical method of investigation into brain science about ten years after Schrodinger's deep insight into the brain science "What if life?". He coined the notion of neural holography and called the attention of physicists to the issues (Pribram 1960, 1971, 1991).
Catching Pribram's enthusiasm, Ricardi and Umezawa took the very first step forward into the terra incognita of understanding the summit phenomena of life - brain and consciousness - in terms of quantum field theory (Ricciardi, Umezawa 1967). Slightly later, Frohlich coined a quantum theoretical analysis of biological cells and showed the existence of a quantum mechanical collective mechanism like superconductivity to store energy in biological cells without thermal loss (Frohlich 1968).
In 1978 and 1979 Umezawa and his colleagues in Edmontaon proposed a memory mechanism based on the spontaneous symmetry breaking in quantum field theory and triggered the succeding extensive theoretical investigations by Umezawa shools in Italy and Japan in the 1980's and 1990's, (Stuart, Takahashi, Umezawa 1978, 1979; Del Guidice, Preparata, Vitiello 1988; Del Guidice, Doglia, Milani, Vitiello 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988(a,b); Del Guidici, Doglia, Milani, Smith, Vitiello 1989, Jibu, Yasue 1991, 1992(a,b)).
...
We coin a new picture of brain dynamics with Umezawa that it consists of Quantum Brain Dynamics (QBD - i.e. quantum mode), and classical brain dynamics (i.e. classical mode). Namely, the brain is a mixed physical system of quantum dynamical system and classical dynamical system. ..."
Historical thinking about quantum [neurophysiology, consciousness]
These conference proceedings provide a wealth of historical information about quantum consciousness for the period 1944-1993. As an [initial, very incomplete] list :- p???h?.?? Near beginning of quantum mechanics
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- see Quotes section :
- p006h0.25 Eccles - past limits of classical physics (Szentagothai 1978; Mountcastle 1978; Changeaux 1985; NobelLaureat: Edelman 1989; NobelLaureates: Crick, Koch 1990; Stapp 1991, 1992)
- p125h0.20 Jibu, Yasue - early conceptual pioneers (NobelLaureat: Schrodinger 1944; Pribram 1960; Ricciardi, Umezawa 1967, NobelLaureat: Eccles 1986)
- Scrodinger, E 1944 "What is Life?" Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK
For background, see :Howells questions about 1993 conference proceedings
(easy for those who know...but I don't) :