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Lawrence M. Krauss: On science, politics, and the future of quantum technology

Sep 20, 2024
49:50

On this week's podcast episode, renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence M. Krauss returns to discuss the ongoing war on science, reflecting on how ideological forces are shaping research and threatening free speech. He also offers insights into the upcoming U.S. election and the rise of political figures like Trump. The episode concludes with an exploration of developments in quantum physics, focusing on entanglement and the transformative potential of quantum computing.


How are ideological forces shaping the way science is practiced today? What fuels the influence of political figures like Trump, even when it defies voters’ interests? And how might quantum computing revolutionize technology and our understanding of the universe?



Lawrence’s latest book: https://fritanke.se/bokhandel/bocker/universums-olosta-gator/


Lawrence’s podcast: The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss





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