Asteroids, Quantum Computing, and Disneyland Adventures
Posted by Andrew Mayne on March 6th, 2025 
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a cosmic sigh of relief as the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth decrease. They ponder the implications of a moon impact, drawing parallels to sci-fi scenarios and historical events. The conversation then shifts to Microsoft’s announcement of a quantum computing breakthrough using exotic matter, sparking a discussion on the potential and current limitations of quantum computing. Andrew shares his recent Disneyland adventure, highlighting the magic of Rise of the Resistance and the charm of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, contrasting it with his disappointment in Galaxy’s Edge.
Picks:
Brian: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
Andrew: Disneyland, specifically Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
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