Quantum Computation in a Human Environment

Fernando F. Morador, Luis de Marcos Ortega & Carmen F. Bjurström

This 1999 photo, taken at Järnbron in Uppsala, captures Fernando F. Morador and Carmen F. Bjurström. It marks the year Carmen embarked on her university studies, a journey that, nearly two decades later, would culminate in the development of Humansphere Informatics.

This article explores the concepts of embodiment, artificial technology, and time in computation to better understand the principles and implications of quantum computers. We distinguish between imitative and artificial technologies, with traditional computers falling into the former category and quantum computers into the latter. By examining the abstraction of subatomic particles and the principles of superposition and entanglement, we aim to clarify the challenges and opportunities of quantum computation. Our analysis delves into the relationship between embodiment and quantum computation, highlighting the difficulties of translating unembodied phenomena into everyday life. We also investigate the concept of time in computation, drawing on the philosophy of John McTaggart, to shed light on the implications of quantum computation for our understanding of time and reality. Ultimately, this article seeks to provide a deeper understanding of quantum computers and their potential to transform various fields, including IT security, simulations, and memory storage.

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