Observer-Conditioned Behaviour in Institutional Systems: A Structural Analogy to Quantum Measurement
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Overview Version 3.0 represents a major structural and theoretical update to the framework. Building upon the foundational principles introduced in v1.0, this release expands the formal analysis of observer-conditioned dynamics in institutional and computational systems, introducing an elevated taxonomy, unified relational state equations, and concrete modeling implications. This release provides the updated core theoretical paper, establishing a structural isomorphism between quantum measurement phenomena (such as wave-function collapse and path-information sensitivity) and relational state shifts in governance, oversight, and systemic feedback loops. What’s New in Version 3.0 (Changelog) Formal Taxonomy of System Modes: Rigorous definition of Unobserved (Automatic/Latent), Observed (Defensive/Collapsed), and Observer-Dependent (Relational) operational states. Informational Sensitivity Model: Introduced mathematical formulation parameterizing systemic output as a function of observer position, authority vector, threat radius, and informational access. Structural Mapping Framework: Added comprehensive dimensional comparison between physical quantum measurement mechanisms and organizational governance/auditing mechanisms. Expanded Practical Implications: Detailed applications for predicting systemic paradoxes, mapping loop intensification, and designing non-threat-inducing ("weak measurement") institutional auditing tools. Refined Typesetting: Completely re-typeset and formatted for publication-quality reading and printing. Core Abstract Institutional systems express multiple potential behavioral modes, but only one mode becomes visible at any given moment depending on who is observing the system and from what position. This work posits that institutional observer-conditioned behavior is structurally isomorphic to quantum observer-conditioned outcomes. Rather than claiming physical quantum phenomena at the macro scale, the hypothesis demonstrates that both domains operate under shared rules of relational information sensitivity—where the presence, absence, or extraction of oversight information actively alters the observable state and trajectory of the system under scrutiny. Repository Contents observer_conditioned_behavior_v2.pdf — Full primary paper (Typeset PDF). Contact: For enquiries or research questions related to this work, email [email protected]
Author: Carlo, Matthew Arthur
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7160833947
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