Quantum computing in anthropological research: An interdisciplinary approach

  • Anne Throapologius Department of Computational Anthropology, Biocomputing Laboratory for Organized Research and Practical Studies, Bradford, Elsinore, Denmark
Ariticle ID: 1383
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/issc.v4i1.1383
Keywords: quantum computing; anthropology; cultural data analysis; social modeling; evolutionary patterns

Abstract

This paper investigates the application of quantum computing in anthropological research. By leveraging quantum algorithms and computational capabilities, we propose innovative methodologies for analyzing complex cultural datasets, modeling social interactions, and reconstructing historical evolutionary patterns. The integration of quantum computing into anthropology has the potential to revolutionize the field by providing unprecedented computational efficiency and novel analytical tools.

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Published
2024-06-19
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Throapologius, A. (2024). Quantum computing in anthropological research: An interdisciplinary approach. Information System and Smart City, 4(1), 1383. https://doi.org/10.59400/issc.v4i1.1383
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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)
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