Cognition in Hilbert space

Behav Brain Sci. 2013 Jun;36(3):296-7. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X1200283X.

Abstract

Use of quantum probability as a top-down model of cognition will be enhanced by consideration of the underlying complex-valued wave function, which allows a better account of interference effects and of the structure of learned and ad hoc question operators. Furthermore, the treatment of incompatible questions can be made more quantitative by analyzing them as non-commutative operators.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cognition*
  • Humans
  • Models, Psychological*
  • Probability Theory*
  • Quantum Theory*