Quantum computation is a distinctively new way of harnessing nature. It will be the first technology that allows useful tasks to be performed in collaboration between parallel universes.
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Our best theories are not only truer than common sense, they make more sense than common sense...
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What this quote means
David Deutsch emphasizes the superiority of scientific theories over ordinary intuition.
In this quote, David Deutsch highlights the idea that scientific theories offer a deeper understanding of reality compared to what we consider common sense. He argues that while common sense provides basic interpretations of the world, our best scientific theories are not only more accurate but also provide a more coherent and logical explanation of phenomena, challenging the limits of our intuitive thinking.
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TheoryScienceCommon SenseUnderstandingTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a science class to emphasize the importance of scientific reasoning over intuition.
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