The universe is a big casino explains O Q Quantico in episode six
“The Universe is a big Casino” is the title of the sixth 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. What do a coin toss machine and an amateur magician have to do with the fact that there is no luck, everything is a matter of deterministic calculations? That is, of course, unless we’re talking about quantum.
Is a coin toss not decided by luck? What if it’s a quantum coin toss? In episode 6 Lu, Leo and Gláucia talk about probability. In the first block, they talk about why these things that we like to call random, like the coin toss, in a certain sense are not really random. In block two, they tell a little more about quantum measurements and why they are really random. And in block 3 they talk about encryption and what it has to do with all this.
Listen to the episode in Portuguese:
Or read the English transcript:
English manuscript – Ep6: The universe is a big casino
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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.