Philisophical Implications Of Quantum Computing
Organized by delphine ly
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What things are possible in our universe? Can we say some problems are solvable, while others are forever hopeless? Can we ever be sure of such cosmic conclusions?
The existence of quantum computation forces a humbling shift in our understanding of these questions. With the discovery of quantum mechanics, we noticed that we had massively underestimated the inherent complexity of physical systems. Quantum computers leverage this complexity to solve problems that were previously considered hopeless. This forces us to conclude that Nature can hide secrets beyond the span of human intuition or imagination. Physicists can pave the way for mathematicians and philosophers!
In this talk we'll discuss the nature of quantum computation, why it represents an important epistemological shift, and what that means for the advancement of human knowledge.
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