Chris FerrieThe One Time Carl Sagan Got It WrongOr: Why Reductive Explanations Don’t Work·6 min read·21 hours ago--1--1
Chris FerrieWe’ve Not Yet Reached The Quantum Computing Illusion Of UnderstandingI know that I know nothing. Socrates’ timeless maxim reminds us of the limits of individual knowledge. Yet, despite our personal…3 min read·Mar 31, 2024--1--1
Chris FerrieHere’s why your friends have more friends than youThe friendship paradox is an observed social phenomenon in which most people have fewer friends than their friends have, on average…·9 min read·Mar 28, 2024--10--10
Chris FerrieEvery Science Nerd Should Know These 5 Things About Quantum PhysicsQuantum physics, often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions, is a field that has significantly shaped our understanding of the universe…·6 min read·Mar 25, 2024--6--6
Chris FerrieWhat is a Quokka?Imagine the smile of a quokka, often dubbed “the world’s happiest animal,” native to small pockets of Western Australia. These small…6 min read·Mar 19, 2024----
Chris FerrieQuantum Super MarioDuring a lecture for Introduction to Quantum Computing, the topic of the Quantum Zeno effect came up. We’ll get into the details of this…·8 min read·Mar 12, 2024--1--1
Chris FerrieThat’s not how entanglement worksIn the recent Marvel Cinematic Universe movie The Marvels, the superpowers of three heroes become “entangled,” whereby they swap physical…3 min read·Feb 22, 2024--2--2
Chris FerrieI can’t believe I’m writing about SpecsaversAttention Conservation Notice: I’m due for a rant. This is something that has been bugging me since I moved house, which happens not to be…5 min read·Feb 15, 2024----
Chris FerrieA Quantum Valentine’s Day Gift For YouHappy Valentine’s Day everyone!4 min read·Feb 9, 2024--2--2
Chris FerrieDinner with a Genius: Beyond Einstein and CurieA mischievous glint lights up the room as the question slithers into my ear. My inner analyst reels, caught between the devil’s alluring…4 min read·Feb 1, 2024--1--1