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arXiv:1602.07618cs.CL

From quantum foundations via natural language meaning to a theory of everything

Bob Coecke

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Abstract

In this paper we argue for a paradigmatic shift from `reductionism' to `togetherness'. In particular, we show how interaction between systems in quantum theory naturally carries over to modelling how word meanings interact in natural language. Since meaning in natural language, depending on the subject domain, encompasses discussions within any scientific discipline, we obtain a template for theories such as social interaction, animal behaviour, and many others.

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Invited contribution to: `The Incomputable'
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cs.CLComputation and Language quant-phQuantum Physics

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  1. The Mathematics of Quantum Mechanics [pdf] 1 comment

    • This line of thought is very interesting indeed. Understanding the similarity/contrast to the join operator is really at the heart of what quantum is about. It comes down to, what do you mean by "and" ? Check out the breezy writing in this paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/1602.07618…

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  2. Basic Category Theory 1 comment

    • Bob Coecke writes good introductions to category theory, you might find some of his stuff enjoyable. Although he is often also introducing quantum physics and linguistics at the same time. This paper is fascinating: https://arxiv.org/abs/1602.07618

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