From quantum cognition to conceptuality interpretation II: unravelling the quantum mysteries
An overview of the conceptuality interpretation of quantum mechanics is presented, along with an explanation of how it sheds light on key quantum and relativistic phenomena. In particular, we show how the interpretation clarifies Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, wave function-based and entanglement-based non-locality, interference effects resulting from the superposition principle, delayed choice experiments, quantum measurements, the mechanism of quantization, the reason why entities can establish entanglement bonds and the statistical behaviour of indistinguishable entities. We further argue that the interpretation can also elucidate relativistic effects, focusing on time dilation. Finally, we suggest that it can provide a novel and challenging perspective on evolution. This article is the second in a two-part series devoted to exploring this promising approach to reality. The first part, which serves as a companion to this discussion, outlines the intellectual trajectory leading from the first applications of quantum notions to human cognition to the bold rethinking suggested by the conceptuality interpretation.This article is part of the theme issue 'Quantum theory and topology in models of decision making (Part 1)'.
Authors
- Diederik Aerts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2266-6658)
- Massimiliano Sassoli de Bianchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0778-324X)
- Sandro Sozzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4338-3737)
Institutions
- University of Udine (IT)
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2024.0381
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Quantum Mechanics and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.49