Quantum Economics, the Wave Function, and the Future of Decision Strategy

How Radislav (Rutherford) Johnson’s Vision Anticipated the Next Generation of Behavioral Economics

Imagine an economic model that doesn’t just assume people are logical, but accepts that logic itself can differ across individuals and cultures. A model where decision-making is shaped not by a singular rulebook, but by waves of probability, psychology, and strategic context. That model already exists. It’s called the Choice Wave, and it was developed and empirically tested by Radislav I of Rome-Ruthenia (also known in academia as Dr. Rutherford Johnson, PhD, ALM, MSc, FRGS).

First introduced in 2006, the Choice Wave, then known as Wave Function Probabilistic Demand, reframes how we understand human behavior in economics, policy, business, and beyond. Drawing directly from quantum mechanics, the theory treats decisions as probabilistic collapses among multiple rational strategies, not deviations from some rigid ideal. (For the full technical details, please follow this link!)

Modeling Complexity as Reality

Economics has long relied on models that simplify people into predictable, utility-maximizing agents. But real-world behavior doesn’t always follow a single path. Behavioral science has shown this for decades—but what Radislav did was turn that insight into mathematical structure.

The Choice Wave posits that people operate within their own distinct rational frameworks. These are not errors, but rather are valid systems of reasoning. By assigning each group or behavioral type a separate Choice Wave, a unique, orthogonal wave function, the model captures the nuance of real decision-making. And, it is not just elegant theory. It has been tested using actual market data with powerful results.

Cross-Industry Applications

This model has transformed thinking across fields:

In marketing, it helps segment audiences based on probabilistic behavior, not just demographics or other means.
In governance, it reveals how conflicting decision models lead to policy deadlocks...and how to build bridges between them.
In diplomatic strategy, it explains how rational decisions on both sides can still result in conflict.
In education, it supports varied approaches to learning and engagement.

To accompany the Choice Wave, Pope Radislav also developed the Multipoint Gravitational Model, which tracks influence not by geography, but by shared psychological or social resonance. This enables dynamic models of behavior within networks, communities, and institutions.

A Cornerstone of Quantum Economics

Today, as quantum economics emerges as a field, many researchers are turning to probabilistic and multi-agent models. Few realize that Radislav was a pioneering this territory nearly two decades ago, building on the earlier work of econophysics and behavioral economists such as Nobel laureate Richard Thaler. His work stands as one of the first comprehensive applications of quantum mathematics to economic behavior, forming a core intellectual lineage for what is now an expanding area of research and theory.

Academic Contributions

Pope Radislav has contributed to journals worldwide and authored the foundational textbook Practical Economics in an Ever-Changing World. Just a few key papers include:

The Choice Wave: An Alternative Description of Consumer Behavior. Research in Business and Economics Journal. Vol. 5. February 2012.
Improving Police-Public Conflict Resolution to Improve Sustainability Decision Strategy. Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies. Vol. 9. No. 4. 2021.
A Probabilistic Demand Application in the American Cracker Market. International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics. Vol. 4. No. 3. 2016.
Choice Waves and Strategic Interaction. Journal of Technology Research. Vol. 7. March 2017.

His work continues to inform scholars, strategists, and policymakers seeking actionable tools for today’s behavioral landscape.

Credentials and Training

A behavioral scientist with academic training from Harvard, Georgia Tech, and the University of Kentucky, Pope Radislav combines a background in economics, physics, sustainability, public policy, medical science, and psychology. His perspective is at once quantitative and human-centered, designed for the real world, not just the theoretical one.