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Jim Al-Khalili on The World According to Physics

Intelligence Squared

CHAPTER

Navigating Quantum Futures and Philosophies

This chapter examines the promising future of quantum technologies and their potential to revolutionize fields through advancements in quantum computing, cryptography, and sensors. The discussion also contemplates the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics, particularly the tension between determinism and indeterminism, as well as the role of evidence in shaping beliefs. It concludes with reflections on scientific uncertainty and the importance of adapting our understanding in light of new evidence.

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