Gao, Shan (2019) Are Human Brains Quantum Computers? Why Quantum Cognition Says Yes. [Preprint]

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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 cognitive models, is a representation of the cognitive state of the system. In short, quantum cognition implies quantum minds. Furthermore, the principle of psychophysical supervenience requires that a quantum mind must supervene on a quantum brain.

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Item Type:	Preprint
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:	04 Aug 2019 13:01
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2019 13:01
Item ID:	16286
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:	2 August 2019
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/16286

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