Suddenly it makes sense

Cosmic Variance has a lovely explanation of how the quantum interrogation aspect of counterfactual computation might work. So I’ve moved on from last week.

Counterfactual computation

What the f**k? Take a quantum computer that could run an algorithm if it was switched on. Through quantum interrogation, you can learn the result of a computation without running the computer. And someone has done it for real. So this must mean that our thinking is...

Sky+ and implicit associations

An article which made me think. I strongly believe that I’m seeing and hearing fewer and fewer ads in my life thanks to:Sky+ (almost never watch ads now, even on live Rugby matches, because we just hit pause)TV downloads (kind Canadians have removed the adverts...

Eye Movement and Lying

Eye Movement and Lying is a neat no-nonsense guide to what might or might not work in this area. It feels about right for the way I work. Would reactions could well change in stress situations? Generally no; I guess they might be more likely to behave like the norm....