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The aim is to present a quantum-like model of consciousness that operates as a computational transducer rather than a memory storage system.

February 22, 2026Open Access

The Two-Phase Theory of Quantum Consciousness (QWIM): From Computational Advantage to Biophysical Transduction in Open Dissipative Systems

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The aim is to present a quantum-like model of consciousness that operates as a computational transducer rather than a memory storage system.
Developed a Quantum-like Wave Information Model (QWIM) of consciousness
Utilized resonant quantum walks to address the Oracle problem
Formulated the Lindblad master equation for nonequilibrium thermodynamics
Introduced Controlled Stochastic Resonance at 369 Hz related to NV centers
Proposed empirical verification through quantum beats in EEG spectrum
Achieved an evolutionary advantage of O(√N) through proposed model
Demonstrated that thermal noise limits can be overcome with Controlled Stochastic Resonance
Defined a precise trigger for Phase II through entropy production
Mathematically modeled cognitive rigidity using the Quantum Zeno Blockade
Identified quantum beats as a potential signature in EEG spectrum for empirical testing

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This monograph presents a unified Quantum-like Wave Information Model (QWIM)of consciousness. We posit that consciousness operates as a two-phase computationaltransducer rather than a classical memory-bound storage system. By replacing standardquantum search algorithms with Resonant Quantum Walks, we resolve the ”Oracle problem” while maintaining an O(√N) evolutionary advantage. The model introduces a biophysical bridge based on Nitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, utilizing Controlled StochasticResonance at 369 Hz to overcome the thermal noise limit (kBT). We formalize the nonequilibrium thermodynamics of the state reduction via the Lindblad master equation anddefine a precise trigger for Phase II based on entropy production and Landauer’s principle.Finally, we mathematically model cognitive rigidity through the Quantum Zeno Blockadeand propose an empirically falsifiable signature: quantum beats in the EEG spectrum.

The Two-Phase Theory of Quantum Consciousness (QWIM): From Computational Advantage to Biophysical Transduction in Open Dissipative Systems

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