The Two-Phase Theory of Quantum Consciousness: From Computational Advantage to Biophysical Realization

Valeriy Kotenko

Published Jan 2, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This monograph presents a unified, multi-level theory of consciousness based on theprinciples of quantum mechanics. We posit that consciousness is a two-phase compu-tational process (QWIM) that provides an organism with a quadratic evolutionaryadvantage (O(√N )) in solving cognitive tasks. We introduce a specific biophysicalmechanism for the realization of this process—the Spin-Phonon Bridge based onNitrogen-Vacancy (NV) centers, which transforms a coherent quantum state intomacroscopic calcium signaling in the glial network. The theory explains the pathol-ogy of cognitive aging through the Quantum Zeno Blockade mechanism and pro-poses a concrete, falsifiable experimental signature for its verification—"quantumbeats" in the EEG spectrum. Thus, this work integrates theoretical physics, neu-roscience, and psychology into a single, logically complete concept. This project is now under legal monitoring. All commercial implementations must contact the author.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18130152

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