The Physics of Preference: Unravelling Imprecision of Human Preferences through Magnetisation Dynamics
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- 18 July 2024
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Information
- Vol. 15 (7) , 413
Abstract
Paradoxical decision-making behaviours such as preference reversal often arise from imprecise or noisy human preferences. Harnessing the physical principle of magnetisation reversal in ferromagnetic nanostructures, we developed a model that closely reflects human decision-making dynamics. Tested against a spectrum of psychological data, our model adeptly captures the complexities inherent in individual choices. This blend of physics and psychology paves the way for fresh perspectives on understanding the imprecision of human decision-making processes, extending the reach of the current classical and quantum physical models of human behaviour and decision making.Keywords
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