The 4th episode of O Q Quantico: Is this real or is it just in my head?
“Is this real or is it just in my head?” is the title of the fourth episode of the OQ Quântico podcast which aims to guide the listener in 7 episodes through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing science to confront misinformation. Is science discovered or invented? In episode 4, Lu, Leo and Gláucia talk about superposition and discuss what this has to do with quantum theory being discovered or invented.
In the first block, they go back to the double slit experiment and try to answer the question: Through which slit did the photon pass? In the second block, they move on to philosophy and discuss what science being discovered or invented has to do with quantum theory. And in the third block they talk about the linguistic difficulties that arise when discussing quantum theory.
Listen to the episode in Portuguese:
Or read the English transcript:
English manuscript – Ep4: Is this real or is it just in my head?
For credits and further reading visit the project website: https://www.ufsm.br/midias/arco/ep2-eu-tenho-uma-teoria
About O Q Quântico
A quick search for the word ‘quantum’ on Google can bring up search results that have nothing to do with science, but which claim to be scientific. Misinformation is gaining more and more space, especially on networks like Instagram and YouTube. It is a universe that places scientific terms without any basis in products such as florals, salts, mattresses and bracelets, all “quantum”. This scenario is disturbing because it affects people’s physical, mental and financial health.
Furthermore, we are currently going through a new technological revolution brought about by the understanding of quantum theory. Recent advances in the development of quantum computers, sensors and media attract large public and private investments. And this arouses the curiosity of the lay public, who only know a few catchphrases and the reputation that quantum is a “theory that no one understands”.
The OQ Quântico podcast makes use of quantum mysticism as a gateway to scientific debate. We interviewed researchers in physics, mathematics, philosophy and communication to better understand these topics that have a quantum touch. In 7 episodes, we will guide the listener through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing science to confront misinformation. The podcast is in Portuguese. An English transcript of the episodes will be published on the ML4Q website.
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