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Watch this cartoon to finally understand quantum computing

Updated by Joseph Stromberg on September 21, 2014, 11:30 a.m. ET @josephstromberg joseph@vox.com

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There are few topics more intimidating than quantum computing.

For one, the key principles involved — like, for instance, the idea that atoms can exist in two different states at once — are utterly bizarre. And the concept of a quantum computer is so different from the computers we use everyday that the field as a whole can seem impenetrable.

Helpfully, the folks at PhD Comics have made this excellent cartoon that explains the field in six minutes. Using basic terms, it clearly describes the all the key ideas: quantum mechanics, qubits, entanglement, interference, and the possible applications of these machines.

For more, read our explainer: Scientists are getting closer to building a quantum computer. Here's why it matters

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Watch this cartoon to finally understand quantum computing

There are few topics more intimidating than quantum computing. For one, the key principles involved — like, for instance, the idea that atoms can exist in two different states at once — are utterly bizarre. And the concept of a quantum computer

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What I find really interesting about all this is a Qubit has three basic states. This also reminds me
of what happens when a human attempts enlightenment those same three states apply.

First you have being: Let's call being a 1
Then you have non-being lets call that a zero
Then you have both which is what it is like to be
alive in a human body.

Now most people consider only the 1 worth
considering. But, if you don't consider the other
two states death or insanity might result in a person's 
life. 

So, most people are limited to 1 and don't value
either Zero or the (both zero and one state)

And so their lives become ridiculous, suicidal or homicidal
and insane because you cannot limit your reality to the 1.

So, people who discover this often figure out how to be okay in their lives.
Other people just get so scared of the other two states that they burn out and die.