Roger Penrose (theoretical underpinning in quantum biology)

Roger Penrose has proposed that some biological processes, like how our brains might produce conscious awareness, involve quantum mechanics—effects that occur at microscopic levels. He suggests that tiny particles within neurons, such as microtubules, could sustain quantum states longer than expected, enabling complex computations or experiences. His theory, part of the Orch-OR model, combines physics and biology to explore whether quantum phenomena influence consciousness, challenging traditional views that brain activity is purely classical. Although controversial and still under investigation, Penrose's ideas aim to bridge physics and biology, providing a framework for understanding the mysterious nature of consciousness at the quantum level.