In this episode I discuss Google’s new Willow chip and its claim of quantum supremacy — what the experiment actually did, why the benchmark still reflects classical thinking, and why forcing quantum systems to behave like deterministic machines misses their true potential. Instead of celebrating speed alone, we explore the deeper question: should quantum computing aim to mimic classical algorithms, or unlock genuinely emergent behavior the way nature does? Suggested Reading https://www.natu...
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In this episode I discuss Google’s new Willow chip and its claim of quantum supremacy — what the experiment actually did, why the benchmark still reflects classical thinking, and why forcing quantum systems to behave like deterministic machines misses their true potential. Instead of celebrating speed alone, we explore the deeper question: should quantum computing aim to mimic classical algorithms, or unlock genuinely emergent behavior the way nature does? Suggested Reading https://www.natu...
Complexity Answers Complexity: Merging Brains and Machines
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Complexity Answers Complexity: Merging Brains and Machines
In this episode I discuss recent research in merging the human brain with machines. This opens the door to reestablishing motor control in paralyzed individuals, and also raises the question as to how far this might go. Augmented memory? Increased processing power? Time will tell. Music Attribution Depth of Science Intro by SPmusic Episode music by Egor Gandukhin Further Reading - Will implants that meld minds with machines enhance human abilities? NewScientist. https://tinyurl.com/mfs9tav...
Science in Perspective
In this episode I discuss Google’s new Willow chip and its claim of quantum supremacy — what the experiment actually did, why the benchmark still reflects classical thinking, and why forcing quantum systems to behave like deterministic machines misses their true potential. Instead of celebrating speed alone, we explore the deeper question: should quantum computing aim to mimic classical algorithms, or unlock genuinely emergent behavior the way nature does? Suggested Reading https://www.natu...
