About QDT Politics
Our Mission
QDT Politics applies the revolutionary framework of Quantum Decision Theory to understand political behavior, voting patterns, and policy decisions. We believe that classical models of political science—based on rational choice theory and classical probability—fail to capture the true complexity of human political cognition.
What is Quantum Decision Theory?
Quantum Decision Theory (QDT) applies principles from quantum mechanics—superposition, interference, and entanglement—to model human decision-making. Unlike classical approaches that assume people have well-defined, stable preferences, QDT recognizes that political beliefs can exist in multiple states simultaneously until "measured" through voting or decision-making.
Why Quantum Models?
Decades of research in political science and psychology have documented phenomena that classical models cannot explain:
- •Order effects: Voters' preferences depend on the sequence of questions
- •Context dependence: Small changes in framing produce large preference shifts
- •Preference reversals: Adding options changes preferences between existing choices
- •Temporal instability: Preferences fluctuate without new information
These aren't measurement errors or voter irrationality—they're fundamental features of quantum cognition that QDT explains naturally and precisely.
Our Approach
We combine rigorous mathematical modeling with accessible explanations and interactive visualizations. Our content includes:
- •Conceptual foundations: Clear explanations of QDT principles
- •Mathematical models: Precise formulations with real-world applications
- •Case studies: Analysis of actual political scenarios through the quantum lens
- •Interactive tools: Visualizations to explore quantum political phenomena
Who We Are
The QDT Research Team is a collaborative group of researchers, data scientists, and political analysts working at the intersection of quantum cognition, political science, and decision theory. We're committed to advancing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of quantum models in political analysis.
Get Involved
We welcome collaboration, feedback, and contributions from researchers, practitioners, and curious minds. Whether you're a political scientist interested in quantum models, a physicist curious about social applications, or a citizen wanting to understand politics differently, we'd love to hear from you.