"Identity Superposition" is the concept that one's sense of self is not fixed but exists in a state of uncertainty, influenced by internal and external factors. Similar to Schrödinger's cat being both alive and dead until observed, personal identity is in a superposition of possibilities until experienced.
For example, imagine a person who feels confident and outgoing in social situations but introspective and reserved when alone. Their identity is fluid, shifting between these states depending on the context. This fluidity reflects the idea of existing in a superposition of identities until observed or experienced by themselves or others.
John's experience of "Identity Superposition" became evident when he noticed how he felt like a completely different person at work, where he was assertive and authoritative, compared to when he was with his close friends, where he became more relaxed and playful.
The act of claiming subscription to a specific political group while also supporting ideas that contradict or undermine that political group. Usually those engaged in political superposition will not directly voice their contradictions, favoring implicit or vague statements that when applied, result in situations contradictory to their political group.
Ben Shapiro - "I am a libertarian"
Also Ben Shapiro -"God says gay people bad so make them illegal."
Other guy -"Nice political superposition, your theocratic ideas contradict the core tenets of libertarianism"
Ben Shapiro -"I am a libertarian tho"
The act of claiming subscription to a specific political group while also supporting ideas that contradict or undermine that political group. Usually those engaged in political superposition will not directly voice their contradictions, favoring implicit, vague, or contradictions by consequence. When they do contradict, it will be in the absence of any mention of their political affiliation until someone points out that their ideas contradict their political group, which results in the person falling back on their facade of affiliation. Political superposition is merely the aesthetic of a political movement or group.
Ben Shapiro - "I am a libertarian"
Also Ben Shapiro -"God says gay people bad so make them illegal."
Other guy -"Nice political superposition, your theocratic ideas contradict the core tenets of libertarianism"
Ben Shapiro -"I am a libertarian tho"
The act of claiming subscription to a specific political group while also supporting ideas that contradict or undermine that political group. Usually those engaged in political superposition will not directly voice their contradictions, favoring implicit, vague, or contradictions by consequence. When they do contradict, it will be in the absence of any mention of their political affiliation until someone points out that their ideas contradict their political group, which results in the person falling back on their facade of affiliation. Political superposition is merely the aesthetic of a political movement or group.
Ben Shapiro - "I am a libertarian"
Also Ben Shapiro -"God says gay people bad so make them illegal."
Other guy -"Nice political superposition, your theocratic ideas contradict the core tenets of libertarianism"
Ben Shapiro -"I am a libertarian tho"
Cognitive Superposition is the state in which a belief, thought, or perception exists as a probability field rather than a definitive truth or falsehood. It remains fluid—existing somewhere between faith and skepticism, certainty and doubt—until an external force (experience, discussion, crisis, reflection) collapses it into a more definite stance.
This suggests that beliefs are not static, but dynamic, and the process of thinking itself is inherently quantum-like. Just as quantum particles exist in multiple states until observed, ideas and beliefs exist in a nebulous, fluctuating state until they are subjected to the forces of experience and perception.
Cognitive Superposition recognizes:
The fluidity of knowledge and belief.
That absolute certainty is often an illusion, as understanding is always in flux.
That shifts in perspective can occur naturally or be induced by external catalysts.
That thought itself is a probabilistic process, where multiple interpretations or realities can coexist until narrowed down through interaction with the self or the external world.
This framework acknowledges the paradox that while we seek definitive knowledge, our understanding is always evolving through interaction and reflection, creating a dynamic interplay between openness and resolution.
In the midst of the heated debate, Sarah experienced cognitive superposition, holding her belief about the issue in a fluid state, uncertain whether to trust her instincts or consider the new arguments presented until a conversation with a close friend helped her clarify her stance.