
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nonzero.org0:28 Scott’s diverse portfolio of expertise 2:24 Is AI hastening the quantum computing revolution? 9:29 Interpreting the many-worlds interpretation 12:46 Scott tries to make quantum physics coherent 22:04 Many-worlds vs Bohmian mechanics 28:37 Could quantum computing settle quantum questions? 32:49 The Y2K of quantum computing 39:25 Are Bitcoin’s days numbered? 45:44 Why AI scares Scott more than quantum computing 53:43 What kind of AI pause is practical? 59:16 The AI-China question(s) 1:06:01 Heading to OvertimeRobert Wright (Nonzero, The Evolution of God, Why Buddhism Is True) and Scott Aaronson (University of Texas, Quantum Computing Since Democritus). Recorded November 03, 2026. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NonzeroPods
Podzilla Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

The Age of Imperialist Realism (Robert Wright & Daniel Bessner)

UNLOCKED: Debating the AI-China Question (Robert Wright & Jeremie Harris)

Is an AI Bubble Bursting? (Robert Wright & Liron Shapira)

Is Nathan Fielder a Creep? (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)
Free AI-powered recaps of Robert Wright's Nonzero and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.