Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
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Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#2I see no evidence that his knowledge is any better than a layman's, and this really feels like a promotional piece.
It's pretty sad that people are surprised or impressed when a politician has a layman's understanding of something in science.
Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#3I see no evidence that his knowledge is any better than a layman's, and this really feels like a promotional piece. It's pretty sad that people are surprised or impressed when a politician has a layman's understanding of something in science.
/r/iamverysmart
Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#4I see no evidence that his knowledge is any better than a layman's, and this really feels like a promotional piece. It's pretty sad that people are surprised or impressed when a politician has a layman's understanding of something in science.
There's just no impressing you, eh?
Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#5I see no evidence that his knowledge is any better than a layman's, and this really feels like a promotional piece. It's pretty sad that people are surprised or impressed when a politician has a layman's understanding of something in science.
Do you honestly believe that the majority of people (hell, even 10% of people) could explain it to even the level he did? It's still a layman's level -- his response is clearly over-simplified and I doubt he could show the math behind any of it -- but it's far and above what the average person could tell you about the subject.
Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#6I see no evidence that his knowledge is any better than a layman's, and this really feels like a promotional piece. It's pretty sad that people are surprised or impressed when a politician has a layman's understanding of something in science.
Watching dozens of videos of Americans answering geography questions would lead me to disagree with you on what the average person knows about quantum physics.
Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#7While this seems planted and trite (much like the "because it's 2015" answer), I have to confess that I don't get quantum computing.
A qubit can hold multiple values, it seems. Okay, that's a data density improvement (presuming a quibit is as dense as a traditional bit). How does that improve computing power (especially by the many magnitudes)? Do you multiply a qubit of infinite values against a quibit of infinite values and have all possible results? I just don't see the bridge from data density to a revolution in computing power.
Note that I'm not saying this as a cynic. I know that this is happening, and a lot of very smart people are excited by it. I just have never seen an explanation that bridges data density to calculation speed.
Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#8I see no evidence that his knowledge is any better than a layman's, and this really feels like a promotional piece. It's pretty sad that people are surprised or impressed when a politician has a layman's understanding of something in science.
The Canadian media is highly supportive of Trudeau at the moment and, with the exception of more reputable periodicals like the Globe and Mail and the National Post, are taking every opportunity to gush.
That said, Trudeau has shown a significant capacity to leverage those around him to display competencies he wouldn't have on his own.
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Re: Justin Trudeau explains the basics of quantum computing to reporters
#10While this seems planted and trite (much like the "because it's 2015" answer), I have to confess that I don't get quantum computing. A qubit can hold multiple values, it seems. Okay, that's a data density improvement (presuming a quibit is as dense as a traditional bit). How does that improve computing power (especially by the many magnitudes)? Do you multiply a qubit of infinite values against a quibit of infinite v…
> Do you multiple a qubit of infinite values against a quibit of infinite values and have all possible results?
The accurate answer would be "no", or at least "thinking that way will lead you to believe that they're more powerful than they are".
In particular, quantum computers won't allow you to solve NP-hard problems in less than exponential time, not unless there's something we're missing in the math.
That said? Since I don't have the chance to describe it better right now, you can start off by thinking "sorta, yes".