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Why you should care about quantum physics
Quantum physics is good for more than inspiring movie plots. A grasp of quantum technology will be important for the future of the economy.
Quantum physics seems to be everywhere in popular culture these days. Have you seen the movie Avengers: Endgame? If so, you encountered the quantum realm with the film's heroes.
Did you watch Interstellar? Then you'll know about "quantum data". Have you read the sci-fi novels of author Liu Cixin? Then you'll have come across "quantum entanglement".
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