# Prof. Scott Aaronson, UT Austin

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Podcast: [The Superposition Guy's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-superposition-guy-s-podcast-5687613)
Published: 2026-03-02T13:48:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superpositionguy/episodes/Prof--Scott-Aaronson--UT-Austin-e3e7uvi
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## Resource

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.

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