Quantum cognition + quantum analogy

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Quantum cognition + quantum analogy. / Fortescue, Michael David.

In: European Review, Vol. 30, No. 5, 2022, p. 708-724.

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Fortescue, MD 2022, 'Quantum cognition + quantum analogy', European Review, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 708-724. https://doi.org/10.1017/S106279872100020X

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Fortescue, M. D. (2022). Quantum cognition + quantum analogy. European Review, 30(5), 708-724. https://doi.org/10.1017/S106279872100020X

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Fortescue MD. Quantum cognition + quantum analogy. European Review. 2022;30(5):708-724. https://doi.org/10.1017/S106279872100020X

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Fortescue, Michael David. / Quantum cognition + quantum analogy. In: European Review. 2022 ; Vol. 30, No. 5. pp. 708-724.

Bibtex

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