Month: January 2023

Humans as Nodes in a Vast Distributed System

Just like how individual nodes in a distributed system work together to solve complex problems, humans also overcome their individual computational limitations by collaborating. While computers are often used as a metaphor for individual minds, humans are unique in their ability to rely on culturally transmitted knowledge and collaborate with others. Thinking of each human […]

Published on January 19, 2023

Modeling Color Similarity with Quantum Geometric Framework

Imagine you’re trying to compare the similarity between different colors – sounds easy, right? Well, it turns out that our judgments of color similarity can be quite tricky to model. Standard geometric models of similarity struggle with asymmetrical judgments, where one color may appear more similar to another than vice versa. To tackle this challenge, […]

Published on January 19, 2023

Integrating Categorization and Decision‐Making

Imagine you’re at a dance party and the DJ plays two different songs. One is a catchy tune that gets everyone moving, while the other is a slow jam that sets a more relaxed mood. Now, let’s say that instead of songs, we’re talking about cognitive processes: categorization and decision-making. In previous studies, scientists have […]

Published on January 19, 2023