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Quantum Bullsh*t: How to Ruin Your Life with Advice from Quantum Physics

Quantum Bullsh*t: How to Ruin Your Life with Advice from Quantum Physics

Quantum Bullsh*t debunks quantum pseudoscience and explains real science in an entertaining way.

2023

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Consume in the Service of Creation

We scroll, we watch, we ingest — information, entertainment, distraction — a slow erosion of our potential.

Feb 26

Consume in the Service of Creation

Feb 26

The Most Important Thing You Can Understand About Quantum Physics

This piece will teach you the single most crucial insight into quantum physics — truly, it’s the most important takeaway. But first, let’s…

Feb 9

The Most Important Thing You Can Understand About Quantum Physics

Feb 9

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A No-Math Resolution to the Two Envelopes Paradox

You’re presented with two sealed envelopes containing an unknown sum of money — except you’re told that one envelope contains twice as…

Feb 2

A No-Math Resolution to the Two Envelopes Paradox

Feb 2

Uber, But for School

(Cursed titled, but hear me out.)

Jan 29

Uber, But for School

Jan 29

Do You Think Like A Bayesian?

You’re watching American TV, and an overproduced commercial informs you there’s a rare genetic condition preventing you from strolling…

Jan 27

Do You Think Like A Bayesian?

Jan 27

If You Still Don’t Understand the Monty Hall Paradox, You Never Will

You are presented with three doors and know that behind one of the doors is a new car, while the other two reveal a goat. The host of this…

Jan 17

If You Still Don’t Understand the Monty Hall Paradox, You Never Will

Jan 17

Are you an NPC or Player One?

The hidden assumptions in a digital analogy

Jan 14

Are you an NPC or Player One?

Jan 14

2025 is NOT the Quantum Year — This is 👇

125 years of quantum physics condensed into a calendar year

Jan 11

2025 is NOT the Quantum Year — This is 👇

Jan 11

Quantum Uncertainty Explained

Demystifying the science of quantum physics

Jan 10

Quantum Uncertainty Explained

Jan 10

Sorry, crackpots, there will never be another Einstein

The archetype of the lone genius — the individual who, against all odds, revolutionizes human understanding — has captivated us for…

Jan 7

Sorry, crackpots, there will never be another Einstein

Jan 7

Chris Ferrie

Chris Ferrie

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Quantum theorist by day, father by night. Occasionally moonlighting as a author. csferrie.com

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