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Re: What Quantum Computing Isn't

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I think he was fine at communicating and not terrible to listen to. I just didn't find the talk that interesting or cover anything I didn't already know about quantum computing theory. I wish it did, because there's much I don't understand.

He has an excellent book, Quantum Computing Since Democritus. That's a good resource.

Re: What Quantum Computing Isn't

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Couldn't get to the end. The guy is horribly annoying to listen to.

I find it is the same with his writing. It just goes on and on. His more technical papers are better, but his blog is just a pain. I guess it takes more work to be brief. (At least for some.)

Personally, I find his writing style very enjoyable and often hilarious.

Re: What Quantum Computing Isn't

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post #7

I think he was fine at communicating and not terrible to listen to. I just didn't find the talk that interesting or cover anything I didn't already know about quantum computing theory. I wish it did, because there's much I don't understand.

Don't you expect a bit too much from 15-minute-long TED talk? Actually I think it was more informative(and definitely clearer) than a lecture on that subject I had at the university.
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