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The Many Flavors of Theoretical Computer Scientists

The Many Flavors of Theoretical Computer Scientists

An explanation of my field for non-experts

May 28, 2017 | Daniel G.

Sometimes I tell people that I’m a theoretical computer scientist. If they haven’t yet found some sort of excuse to go to the bathroom before I take my next breath, the next question is often an exasperated, “What does that even mean?”   I tell them that it’s sort of like math except that instead […]

The Case for Quantum Morality

The Case for Quantum Morality

A thought experiment in support of the many-worlds philosophy

March 23, 2017 | Daniel G.

I should start by saying that everything that I’m about to write may or may not be completely bogus. Still, I haven’t convinced myself that it’s not bogus, so I guess I’ll share it anyway.   I want to make the claim that our understanding of physics should influence our ethical decisions. To ease you […]