Gao, Shan (2023) Does quantum cognition imply quantum minds? Journal of Consciousness Studies, 28 (3-4). pp. 100-111.

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Abstract

Based on the PBR theorem about the reality of the wave function, we show that
the wave function assigned to a cognitive system, which is used to calculate probabilities of thoughts/judgment outcomes in quantum cognition, is a real representation of the cognitive state of the system. In short, quantum cognition implies quantum minds. However, this result does not mean that we have quantum minds and our brain is a quantum computer, since quantum cognition by its standard formulation has not been fully confirmed by experiments. We hope that more crucial experiments can be done in the near future to determine whether or not quantum cognition is real.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Gao, Shan sgao7319@uni.sydney.edu.au
Keywords:	PBR theorem; wave function; quantum cognition; quantum minds; quantum brains
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Neuroscience > Cognitive Neuroscience Specific Sciences > Computation/Information Specific Sciences > Artificial Intelligence Specific Sciences > Psychology > Judgment and Decision Making Specific Sciences > Psychology Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User:	Prof. Shan Gao
Date Deposited:	07 Mar 2023 15:04
Last Modified:	07 Mar 2023 15:04
Item ID:	21846
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Consciousness Studies
Official URL:	https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/imp/jcs/202...
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Neuroscience > Cognitive Neuroscience Specific Sciences > Computation/Information Specific Sciences > Artificial Intelligence Specific Sciences > Psychology > Judgment and Decision Making Specific Sciences > Psychology Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date:	7 March 2023
Page Range:	pp. 100-111
Volume:	28
Number:	3-4
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/21846

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