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The Shared Mind: Simulation, Idealism, and the Quantum-Holographic Criterion

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Björn Wikström is an independent researcher working at the intersection of philosophy of mind, neuroscience,
and quantum physics. His work explores synthetic approaches to the hard problem of consciousness,
integrating analytic idealism, simulation theory, and quantum-biological mechanisms. Wikström develops
theoretical frameworks that aim to bridge philosophical rigor with empirical testability. His current research
investigates the ontological implications of inter-brain synchronization, hidden con...
He is particularly interested in how advances in hyperscanning technology and quantum biology can reshape
metaphysical debates about the nature and scope of consciousness.

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