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He argues that a comprehensive understanding of quantum theory must incorporate a radical reconceptualization, one that intertwines consciousness with physics, although he firmly distances himself from the idea that consciousness alone is responsible for wave function collapse.
The Interplay of Gravity and Quantum Mechanics
Penrose delves into the philosophical and mathematical implications of integrating gravity with quantum mechanics. He delineates a conflict between the principles of equivalence from general relativity and the principles of superposition from quantum mechanics. He contends that any theory aiming to unify these domains must confront fundamental inconsistencies, thereby suggesting that gravity itself may play a role in the collapse of the wave function.