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Hi Scott, Do you think some understanding of the implications of quantum computers is important for laypeople, and what do you think is the best way to communi
by marcelluspye 8y ago
Hi Scott,
Do you think some understanding of the implications of quantum computers is important for laypeople, and what do you think is the best way to communicate this kind of information? You can see the eyes of `regular people' glaze over mid-sentence if you use the word quantum, and associate any quantum-anything to magic. In the era of clickbait and fake news, this makes misinformation all the more prevalent, especially when it comes to pop-sci/`mainstream' coverage.
tl;dr a) How much of a problem is it that people will believe anything with the word `quantum' in it? and b) What do you think is the best way to remedy this?