Quantum cognition: key issues and discussion

Top Cogn Sci. 2014 Jan;6(1):43-6. doi: 10.1111/tops.12074.

Abstract

Quantum cognition is an emerging field that uses mathematical principles of quantum theory to help formalize and understand cognitive systems and processes. The topic on the potential of using quantum theory to build models of cognition (Volume 5, issue 4) introduces and synthesizes its new development through an introduction and six core articles. The current issue presents 14 commentaries on the core articles. Five key issues surface, some of which are interestingly controversial and debatable as expected for a new emerging field.

Keywords: Cognitive models; Commutativity; Compatibility; Order effects; Probability; Quantum theory; Uncertainty.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

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