# Could Quantum Physics Explain Consciousness?

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Podcast: [Curious City: Exploring Science and Wonders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curious-city-exploring-science-and-wonders-7109832)
Published: 2026-09-03T09:00:10+00:00
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Quantum biology is challenging our understanding of life itself. Scientists are uncovering evidence that quantum effects may play a role in everything from energy transfer in cells to animal navigation—and perhaps even consciousness. As this emerging field grows, it raises profound questions about the nature of the mind, the living world, and our connection to the universe. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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