From Quanta to Qualia brings together researchers in quantum physics, computer science, and philosophy of mind, as well as industry participants, to explore some of the major questions facing contemporary science.
The event examines how advances in our understanding of quantum mechanics, agency, and subjective experience may shape the technologies and society of tomorrow.
Topics covered include:
- Why consciousness matters for society and industry;
- Consciousness, agency, and AI;
- Measurement, Bell’s theorem, and fertile disagreements in quantum theory;
- Quantum information: laws, limits, and technologies.
Preliminary Schedule
David Chartrand, Squido Studio
Participants : Johannes Kleiner (Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative), Kelvin McQueen (Chapman University), Susan Schneider (Florida Atlantic University), Jonathan Simon (Université de Montréal)
Participants : Emily Adlam (Chapman University), Jacob Barandes (Harvard University, Charles Alexandre Bédard (ÉTS), Adrian Kent (University of Cambridge)
Moderator : George Musser (Scientific American)
Participants : Jacob Biamonte (ÉTS Montréal), Gilles Brassard (Université de Montréal), Howard Wiseman (Griffith University)
