S02E19: Quantum Computing - Sean Holland

Dilemma Podcast

English - February 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
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Previous Episode: S02E18: Hostage - Michael Scott Moore

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Have artificial intelligence fears been overblown? Are we glossing over the much more pressing issue of weaponized quantum computing? Or are these tandem problems? What the heck is a computer anyway and what would make one "quantum"?

Jay discusses these issues and more with philosopher, consultant, and co-Founder of the QC Ethics Initiative (QCEthics.org) Sean Holland.

In the open, three famous rules of technology from Arthur C. Clarke help Jay demystify the computer with metal buckets, rocks, ropes and pulleys on the side of a desert cliff.