Seth Lloyd: ?Programming the Universe? May 8, 2006

Seth Lloyd is a professor at MIT who works in the vanguard of research in quantum computing ? using the quantum mechanical properties of atoms as a computer. He believes once humans have a complete understand the laws of physics, quantum computing will allow a complete understanding of the universe as well. His new book Programming the Universe explains how the creation of the universe involves information processing. His hypotheses bear implications for the evolution vs. intelligent design debate since he argues divine intervention isn?t necessary to produce complexity and life. Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.