Category: ethics
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Dialogue with Raja Yehia about the quantum energy initiative
The quantum energy initiative (QEI) is a recently launched initiative that wants to raise awareness about the energy consumption of quantum technologies and aims at making them more efficient and sustainable. However, I have been always skeptical about its mission and integrity. So, to get a clear picture, I thought it is best to talk…
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Dualism vs. Animism and Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
Dualistic perspectives are deeply ingrained into our modern society and at the root of our reckless exploitation and destruction of planet earth, something which would be unthinkable within an animistic worldview. I here make the point that the contrast between dualism and animism is mirrored, to an almost frightening precision, in the interpretations of quantum…
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Bonobo Science
The group dynamics of bonobos, a species of apes that is genetically one of our closest relatives, is predominantly cooperative and peaceful. The reason for this behavior can be explained by the abundance of resources and the relative smallness of the bonobo groups. These preconditions lead to the forming of strong social bonds and a…
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Meeting “Meeting the Universe Halfway” Halfway
Karen Barad’s monumental book “Meeting the Universe Halfway” (subtitle: “Quantum physics and the entanglement of matter and meaning”, Duke University Press, 2007) currently receives more than 2700 citations per year (according to google scholar). That’s more than all my publications have received altogether over the years. Reason enough to read the book that promises a…