International College of Economics and Finance

ICEF Research Seminar, Ariane Lambert ép. Mogiljanski (Paris School of Economics)

On Thursday, March 26 at 4.40 pm, room 3211  (Shabolovka str. 26) ICEF held the Research Seminar.
Speaker: Ariane Lambert ép. Mogiljanski (Paris School of Economics)
Theme: "Our (represented) World: A Quantum-Like Object"

Abstract:  It has been suggested that observed cognitive limitations may be an expression of the quantum-like structure of the mind. In this paper we explore some implications of this hypothesis for learning i.e., for the construction of a representation of the world. For a quantum-like individual, there exists a multiplicity of mentally incompatible (Bohr complementary) but equally valid and complete representations (mental pictures) of the world. The process of learning i.e., of constructing a representation involves two kinds of operations on the mental picture. The acquisition of new data which is modelled as a preparation procedure and the processing of data which is modelled as an introspective measurement operation. This process is shown not converge to a single mental picture but can oscillate forever. We define a concept of entropy to capture relative intrinsic uncertainty. The analysis suggests a new perspective on learning. First, it implies that we must turn to double objectification as in Quantum Mechanics: the cognitive process is the primary object of learning. Second, it suggests that a representation of the world arises as the result of creative interplay between the mind and the environment. There is a degree of freedom that modifies the objective of rational learning.


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