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¹Center Leo Apostel, Department of Mathematics, Brussels Free University, 1050 Brussels, Belgium. diraerts@vub.ac.be

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Quantum structures beyond probability, including entanglement and complex numbers, significantly influence human cognition. This research highlights these quantum effects and mathematical frameworks in cognitive processes.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Quantum Physics
Philosophy of Mind

Background:

The role of quantum probability in human cognition has been explored.
Previous research has focused on specific quantum probability models to explain cognitive phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

To extend the understanding of quantum mechanics' role in human cognition.
To demonstrate that quantum structures beyond probability are relevant to cognitive processes.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis and theoretical argumentation.
Identification and discussion of specific quantum mechanical concepts (entanglement, contextuality, interference, emergence).
Examination of mathematical structures (states, observables, complex numbers, Fock space) in cognitive contexts.

Main Results:

Quantum structures distinct from quantum probability are integral to human cognition.
Entanglement, contextuality, interference, and emergence are identified as key quantum effects in cognition.
Mathematical structures like complex numbers and Fock space provide essential frameworks for understanding cognitive phenomena.

Conclusions:

Human cognition is influenced by a broader range of quantum mechanical principles than previously considered.
The proposed quantum framework offers new perspectives on the underlying mechanisms of thought and decision-making.
Further research into these quantum structures can advance cognitive science and artificial intelligence.