# Exploring Cognitive Paradoxes in Video Games: A Quantum Mechanical Perspective

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.08758 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2307.08758/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 5 of its 126 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 23 Jun 2023.

## Builds on (most cited first, 5 of 5)

- [A Planck Radiation and Quantization Scheme for Human Cognition and Language](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2201.03306/) (2022)
- [Human Perception as a Phenomenon of Quantization](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2208.03726/) (2022)
- [Quantum propensities in the brain cortex and free will](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2107.06572/) (2021)
- [Violation of contextual generalization of the Leggett-Garg inequality for recognition of ambiguous figures](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1401.2897/) (2014)
- [On the quantum principles of cognitive learning](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1609.00658/) (2016)

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Quantum-Inspired Neural Network Model of Optical Illusions](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2312.03447/) (2023)
- [Quantum-Cognitive Tunnelling Neural Networks for Military-Civilian Vehicle Classification and Sentiment Analysis](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2507.18645/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This paper introduces a quantum-mechanical model that bridges the realms of cognition and quantum mechanics, offering a novel perspective on decision-making under risk and perceptual reversals. By integrating quantum theories addressing decision-theoretic anomalies with examples from immersive video games like "Deal or No Deal", we seek to elucidate complex human cognitive behaviours. Study 1 showcases the proposed quantum model's superiority over traditional decision-making approaches using the "Deal or No Deal" video game experiment. In Study 2, we apply our model to bistable perceptions, taking the Necker cube from the Necker game as a primary example. While previous works have hinted at connections between quantum mechanics and cognition, Study 3 provides a more tangible link, likening the physics that underpins quantum tunnelling to an eye blink's role in perceptual reversals. Conclusively, our model displays a promising ability to interpret diverse optical illusions and psychological phenomena, marking a significant stride in understanding human decision making.