Cognitive
neuroscience
is
a
multidisciplinary
field
at
the
intersection
of
neurophysiology,
psychology
and
philosophy,
among
others.
An
important
objective
cognitive
to
explain
nature
conscious
experience.
Its
associated
research
programme
carried
out
in
two
directions:
from
neural
correlates
phenomenal
experience,
experience
substrate.
Each
paradigm
produces
body
work,
but
neither
seems
be
able
cross
over
other
side.
We
think
that
problem
not
complexity
biological
consciousness
itself,
inadequacy
main
analytical
tool.
Formal
logic
assumes
linear
causality,
which
too
simplistic
for
describing
our
evolving
system.
Here
we
present
result
dialectical
approach
consciousness:
Hegelian
dialectics
conditionally
utilitizes
contradiction
(rather
than
rejecting
it),
allows
multi-vector
causality.
Surprisingly,
led
comprehensive
account
consciousness,
including
phenomenality
ontology.
show
emerges
vertebrate
evolution
as
synthesis
cellular
pre-adaptations
process
encephalization,
constitutes
new
mode
behavioral
control.
Proven
correct,
results
may
future
neuroscience.
The
individualistic
and
collectivistic
intelligent
behaviors
observed
in
mammals,
birds,
fishes
have
been
appreciated
by
many
scientists
recent
years
supported
the
Cambridge
Declaration
on
Consciousness
2012.
Behavioral
studies
lower
organisms
like
arthropods
cephalopods
showed
presence
of
multisensory
integration,
decision-making,
goal-directed
behavior
these
non-vertebrate
animals.
history-dependent
has
studied
microorganisms,
propose
possibility
cognition
single
cellular
organisms.
Cellular
Basis
(CBC),
proposed
Arthur
Reber
2016
elaborated
Baluška
2019,
suggests
consciousness
However,
critics
theory
state
that
individual
bacterial
cell
does
not
make
choices,
decision-making
is
result
stochastic
differences
protein
levels.
Here,
we
want
to
address
criticism
bacteria.
An
attempt
made
give
a
new
perspective
existing
model
explain
flexibility
an
ever-changing
environment.
authors
would
consider
alternative
as
multiple
pathways
convergence
divergence
brain.
Flexibility
provides
behavior,
existence
such
can
be
considered
molecular
mechanism
underlying
bacteria
well
humans.
Biological Theory,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Abstract
Cells
are
central
for
life,
starting
some
3.7
billion
years
ago
with
the
assembly
of
first
primordial
cells
in
primeval
and
prebiotic
oceans
young
Earth’s
environment.
Details
this
abiogenesis
still
missing
but
since
competent,
self-reproductive
cell
emerged,
life
has
been
based
on
continuous
divisions.
Accordingly,
all
present
can
be
traced
directly
to
very
cells.
Our
senomic
concept
sentience
bioelectromagnetic
fields
postulated
that
sentient
coterminous.
Archaea
bacteria
most
ancient
cellular
organisms
they
exhibit
a
unicellular
lifestyle.
Some
two
after
emergence
Earth,
eukaryotic
were
symbiotically
assembled
from
archaeal
bacterial
Eukaryotic
later
coalesced
form
true
multicellular
partnership
archaea,
forming
holobionts,
including
fungi,
plants,
animals.
All
living
presently
integrated
into
biosphere,
which
permeates
three
major
ecological
habitats:
geosphere,
hydrosphere,
atmosphere.
Coexistence
such
vast
assemblies
collaborating
necessitates
highly
elevated
level
integration,
originates
at
spheres
individual
prokaryotic
across
whole
biosphere
corresponding
hypothetical
Gaia
concept.
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30, P. 21 - 40
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
What
if
quantum
entanglement
could
accelerate
learning
by
unlocking
higher
states
of
conscious
experience?
This
study
provides
empirical
and
statistical
evidence
how
influences
consciousness
at
a
biophysical
level.
We
analyzed
data
from
106
monozygotic
twin
pairs
(N
=
212),
randomly
assigned
to
control
experimental
groups.
Using
consanguinity-based
matching
technique,
(A-B)
were
formed.
Two
distinct
2-qubit
circuits
designed:
C1
(non-entangled)
for
the
group
E1
(entangled)
group.
These
manipulated
visual
stimulus
contingencies
during
144-trial
implicit
experiment
conducted
under
nonlocal
conditions,
executed
via
IBM
Brisbane
supercomputer.
Mental
assessed
with
3D
electroencephalography
(EEG),
while
biomarkers-including
Brain-Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor
(BDNF)
neuroplasticity,
Free
Fatty
Acids
(FFA),
Alpha-Amylase
physiological
arousal-were
measured.
To
advance
this
field,
we
introduced
Quantum-Multilinear
Integrated
Coefficient
(Q),
groundbreaking
metric
capable
estimating
variance
increases
attributable
effects
within
response
matrices.
Our
findings
revealed
that
qubits
in
configurations
explained
13.5
%
accuracy
The
Q
coefficient
captured
up
31.6
increase
across
responses,
neuroplasticity
markers
26.2
cognitive
performance
entangled
conditions.
results
provide
robust
enhances
experience
facilitates
faster,
more
efficient
learning.
They
point
existence
anomalous
mechanisms
anticipating
future,
unpredictable
stimuli,
representing
profound
leap
our
understanding
its
underpinnings.
This
discussion
paper
carefully
analyzes
the
cognition-related
theories
proposed
for
behavioral
economics,
to
expand
concepts
from
human
behaviors
those
of
plants.
Behavioral
economists
analyze
roles
intuitive
sense
and
rational
thoughts
affecting
behavior,
by
employing
psychology-based
models
such
as
Two
Minds
theory
(TMT)
highlighting
rapid
(System
1)
slower
2)
Prospect
(PT)
with
probability
(p)-weighting
functions
explaining
tendencies
overrate
low
p
events
underrate
high
events.
There
are
similarities
between
non-consciously
processed
System
1
(of
TMT)
overweighing
low-p
(as
in
PT)
also,
consciously
2
underrating
high-p
PT).
While
most
known
p-weighting
mathematical
employed
single
functions,
we
propose
a
pair
Hill-type
reflecting
collective
two
types
automata
corresponding
intuition
rationality
2),
metaphor
natural
light
processing
layered
plant
leaves.
Then,
model
was
applied
different
TMT/PT-related
behaviors,
namely,
preference
reversal
habituation.
Furthermore,
highlight
plants
through
above
conceptual
frameworks
implying
that
behave
if
they
have
Minds.
Lastly,
possible
evolutionary
origins
nature
discussed.
Cognitive Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
There
is
much
interest
in
investigating
the
evolution
question
:
How
did
consciousness
evolve?
In
this
paper,
we
evaluate
role
that
evolutionary
considerations
can
play
justifying
(i.e.,
confirming
or
falsifying)
hypotheses
about
origin,
nature,
and
function
of
consciousness.
Specifically,
argue
against
what
call
evolution‐first
approaches
to
,
according
which
provide
primary
foundational
lens
through
should
assess
function,
distribution
Based
on
example
Walter
Veit's
account
additional
reasoning,
contend
struggle
compelling
empirical
evidence
for
their
key
claims
contrast
with
these
approaches,
science
needs
foundationally
rely
experimental
observational
from
humans
other
present‐day
animals.
If
our
arguments
succeed,
then
researchers,
when
consciousness,
are
better
advised
take
as
source
consciousness’
present,
not
its
past.
Having
said
this,
acknowledge
thinking
plays
an
important
science.
We
delineate
by
stressing
several
ways
substantially
help
advance
research,
although
a
manner
avoids
approach.
Since
argument
only
concerns
assessment
(the
“context
justification”),
it
leaves
open
generating
discovery”).
That
is,
may
nevertheless
hypothesis
generation
