Üsküdar Üniversitesi Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology Lecturer, NPİSTANBUL Hospital Neurology Specialist Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı’s new book “Quantum Brain-Neuroquantology-A New Scientific Approach to the Consciousness Brain Problem” has taken its place on the shelves. In his work, Tarlacı thoroughly examines the relationship between quantum mechanics and the nature of consciousness.
The work, which meticulously examines quantum mechanics, was published by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Publications.
Prof. Dr. Sultan Tarlacı: “Quantum mechanics is not the final stage of physical science”
Tarlacı, who has penned numerous works to date, states in the back cover text of his latest book that science is not static and is constantly evolving. Tarlacı said; “Quantum mechanics is not the final stage of physical science. Despite its perfect agreement with experiments, its certainty and reliability, it will inevitably transform into other concepts over time, and even evolve or leap into a new physics beyond quantum physics. This is the general approach of science. No matter how ideal and strong every theory is considered, better ones will inevitably replace them over time. Just like classical (Newtonian) physics, which we once accepted as absolutely correct and said there was no need for another theory, its rules were sufficient to explain the entire universe and even understand what was on God's mind. Its dominance continued with a very strong belief for 300 years… Then, that belief suddenly collapsed…”
“It can provide an explanation for what happens to our consciousness after death”
Tarlacı stated that quantum mechanics can not only explain the physical world but also shed light on many complex questions related to consciousness and mind; “Actually, this was the natural course of science, but it created deep disappointments in many people who didn't know this. Then the miracle of quantum mechanics emerged. Demonstrating that quantum mechanics is involved in our nervous system and flesh brains will give us the opportunity to understand many things better. It can provide an explanation for consciousness, the unity of consciousness, memory, mental content (qualia), different states of consciousness, the 'self' feeling within us, parapsychological phenomena, and even what happens to our consciousness/thoughts after death, which we struggle to understand with classical physics.” he said.
“It can provide us with new perspectives and different ways of thinking”
Tarlacı underlined that even if it is not definitively known whether quantum mechanics directly affects the brain and consciousness, the concepts in this field can enrich our way of thinking; “At worst, quantum mechanics might not be involved in brain function! Even if we accept this, bringing our consciousness and other brain features together with quantum mechanical properties can at least give us new perspectives and different ways of thinking. At the very least, it provides us with mental exercise in a way that will not harm our brain.” he stated.
Tarlacı told his readers, “Let's embark on a journey together… A journey into the depths of the brain… Let's reach the knowledge of the future before the future arrives, and let's dream…”