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September 2, 2026 — The Backup Copy Problem: Quantum Computing's Oldest Fix
Episode 56
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
A quiet news day sends Brian back to first principles: why quantum computers can't just back up their data the way classical computers do, and how a 2004 NIST result still frames the field's biggest engineering fight today.
- Linked sources: NIST Demonstrates 'Data Repair Kit' for Quantum Computers — National Institute of Standards and Technology
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