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The Potential of Quantum Computing for Simulating Life
56:39 - 1:07:31 (10:51)
Physicists are excited about using quantum computing to simulate small quantum mechanical systems, but what if it could be scaled up to simulate life forms? The idea of a machine relying on the existence of superpositions in order to function is indescribably beautiful, and could have profound implications if it could accurately project forwards and backwards.
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The host discusses the beauty and mystery of quantum mechanics, including the excitement around simulating small quantum mechanical systems on quantum computers, entanglement, superpositions, and the need for a quantum mechanical approach to understand these systems.
56:39 - 1:01:54 (05:14)
Summary
The host discusses the beauty and mystery of quantum mechanics, including the excitement around simulating small quantum mechanical systems on quantum computers, entanglement, superpositions, and the need for a quantum mechanical approach to understand these systems.
ChapterThe Potential of Quantum Computing for Simulating Life
Episode#77 – Alex Garland: Ex Machina, Devs, Annihilation, and the Poetry of Science
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the idea that unlocking determinism completely would provide wisdom, even though it may appear disturbing initially.
1:01:54 - 1:04:00 (02:06)
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The speaker reflects on the idea that unlocking determinism completely would provide wisdom, even though it may appear disturbing initially. They discuss how understanding determinism doesn't take away from the fact that one can still feel emotions and make choices.
ChapterThe Potential of Quantum Computing for Simulating Life
Episode#77 – Alex Garland: Ex Machina, Devs, Annihilation, and the Poetry of Science
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The belief that America is the greatest nation on earth may not be shared by those from other countries, and a deterministic approach can explain why we have different preferences.
1:04:00 - 1:07:31 (03:30)
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The belief that America is the greatest nation on earth may not be shared by those from other countries, and a deterministic approach can explain why we have different preferences.