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Locksmith @locksmithprime.bsky.social

I recall a short story about a quantum computer, as it explained, was able to achieve its accelerated "quantum" algorithm properties by existing in multiple parallel universes (such that the algorithm also ran in parallel). But the issue was people nearby were also transported to those alternates.

apr 23, 2025, 12:39 pm • 1 0

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Wonders Norbits @wondersnorbet.bsky.social

You will love, probably the best, most memorable of Asimov's short stories, certainly worth the read, you can find it in its entirety online, called The Last Question, about exactly that sort of a computer. It figures out the answer at the end.

apr 24, 2025, 5:33 am • 1 0 • view
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Locksmith @locksmithprime.bsky.social

Yes, I read that one years ago. :)

apr 24, 2025, 2:38 pm • 1 0 • view