Quantum

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quantum

Title text: Usually when I do a quantum computing joke, I feel the need to apologize to Scott Aaronson. For this particular one, I apologize to Seth Lloyd.

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It can factor larger numbers than any machine made by ibm.

What's the catch?

It's only a quantum computer in the sense that it's made of atoms having interactions.

Those interactions are currently running a detailed simulation of this slightly damaged macbook.

so

For an investment of just ten million dollars, I can convince a dumber, richer person to put even more money in before you cash out.

May I shake your hand, young man?

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May I interest you in some mortgage-backed securities?

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