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Testing quantum observers on quantum computers with Dr Will Zeng
Episode 11

Testing quantum observers on quantum computers with Dr Will Zeng

Quantum Foundations Podcast

January 22, 20261h 18m

Show Notes

What if you could put an observer in superposition on a quantum computer? Dr Will Zeng suggests that this experiment could stretch standard quantum theory so far that it might break — and radically update our understanding of physical reality. However, today's proof-of-principle experiments on quantum computers use single qubits to model observers. Zeng explains how a new programme of research aims to quantify "observer-ness" and conduct experiments with increasingly realistic observers, pushing quantum computers to the limits until they can run actual quantum Artificial General Intelligence experiments.