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A persistent debate arises regarding whether consciousness is irreducible and exists as a fundamental aspect of reality or whether it emerges from complex integrations of information. This dichotomy leads to further philosophical discourse on whether consciousness can exist independently of the structures it influences. If consciousness is indeed fundamental, then the dynamic interactions within quantum mechanics demand careful consideration. This perspective asserts that consciousness interacts with the quantum realm—a notion reminiscent of dualist philosophy, wherein consciousness and physical reality coexist as distinct entities.