Testing Human Decision-Making with a Delayed-Choice Quantum Eraser: A Proposal for an Experimental Protocol
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We propose an experimental protocol inspired by delayed-choice quantum eraser experiments, in which measurement settings are determined by human participants rather than by quantum random number generators or other physical random sources. The protocol integrates quantum memories to extend the decision window, ensuring participant isolation and blindness to prevent classical information leakage. This approach aims to explore whether interference patterns strictly follow quantum mechanical predictions or reveal statistically significant deviations associated with human decision processes. Beyond its potential empirical outcomes, the experiment also provides a framework for examining the interface between human agency and quantum measurement theory.