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Quantum Computing and Time Theory

Updated 2026-07-07 20:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Peter Shor, a quantum computing pioneer, discusses his algorithm that could potentially disrupt internet security. Meanwhile, physicist Stephen Wolfram proposes a new theory about the origin of time in an interview with New Scientist.

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New Scientist
Explaining the passage of time has been a gnarly problem in physics basically forever, but physicist and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram has a radical proposal for where it comes from. He discussed his ideas on time – and what they mean for free will – with reporter Leah Crane
2026-07-07 18:00 UTC
New Scientist
Few people have invented an algorithm with the potential to spark a worldwide crisis, so why is quantum computing pioneer Peter Shor so unconcerned? Karmela Padavic-Callaghan spoke to him to find out
2026-07-07 18:00 UTC
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