This is a discussion of quantum computing at the Boulder Future Salon in April of 2006. For our discussion of quantum computing, we chose the book "Programming The Universe" by Seth Lloyd. So this is actually a book discussion, basically it is me (Wayne), Amanda, Annie, Larry, and John discussing "Programming The Universe" in particular and the future of quantum computing in general.
We touch on a wide variety of topics, such as what would you use a quantum computer for, as opposed to a classical computer, would you just do quantum chemistry, or could you use a quantum computer for everything that you use a classical computer for, how would you program a quantum computer, does the brain do quantum computing (relationship between consciousness and quantum computing?), how does decoherence work in a quantum computer, can you simulate the universe on a quantum computer, how does the expansion of the universe drive computation, what is the nature of entropy, photons as heat engines, the anthropic principle, black holes, can decoherence be managed in biomolecules at normal temperatures, and so on.
If you find this discussion enjoyable and you live in the Denver/Boulder region, you should come to the Boulder Future Salon in person. Check out our upcoming schedule of topics and meetings at http://boulderfuture.org . You can even sign up on our Yahoo! Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boulderfuture and you will get emails announcing every upcoming meeting and topic.
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