Episode

Prof. Scott Aaronson, UT Austin

Podcast
The Superposition Guy's Podcast
Published
Mar 2, 2026
Duration seconds
3015
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Summary

Yuval Boger interviews computer science professor known for his work on quantum computing theory. They explore the current state of quantum hardware, the narrowing case for quantum skepticism, and the realistic path toward fault-tolerant, useful quantum machines. The conversation also covers quantum algorithms, cryptography risks, ethics, hype in commercialization, and advice for the next generation of quantum researchers.