Brian Cox on quantum computing and black hole physics

“You’re not meant to understand what I just said, because I don’t understand what I just said…” Physicist Brian Cox on one of the most complex theories in space science.

Physicist Brian Cox takes us into the mind-bending world where quantum mechanics, black holes, and the future of computing converge.

In this interview, Cox shares the engineering challenges behind building quantum computers and the intricate dance of storing information in their notoriously delicate memory. However, black holes have an unexpected link to quantum information storage. Cox discusses how Planck units, holography, and redundancy could shape the future of computing.

It is a mind-expanding discussion that pushes the boundaries of our understanding. Even Cox says, “You're not meant to understand what I've just said because I don't understand what I've just said because nobody understands what I've just said.”

Welcome to the frontier where nature's laws and technological innovation collide.

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About Brian Cox:

Brian Cox obtained a first class honors degree in physics from the University of Manchester in 1995 and in 1998 a Ph.D. in High Energy Particle Physics at the DESY laboratory in Hamburg. He is now Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science and a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Brian is widely recognized as the foremost communicator for all things scientific, having presented a number of highly acclaimed science programs for the BBC watched by billions internationally including ‘Adventures in Space and Time’ (2021), ‘Universe’ (2021), ‘The Planets’ (2018), ‘Forces of Nature’ (2016), ‘Human Universe’ (2014), ‘Wonders of Life’ (2012), ‘Wonders of the Universe’ (2011) and ‘Wonders of the Solar System’ (2010).

As an author, Brian has also sold over a million books worldwide including ‘Black Holes’, ‘Universal: A Guide to the Cosmos’, ‘Quantum Universe’ and ‘Why Does E=mc2?’ with co-author Professor Jeffrey Forshaw. He has set several world records for his sell-out live tours, including his most recent tour Horizons which has taken in venues across the globe.

[RodrigoBarbosaBR]

Brian Cox sounds like he is in love with every word, every concept he talks about. His passion is contagious.

[Matthew_Jay]

Is there a word for being interested in something, but not understanding any of it? Because that's how I feel when watching videos about black holes and quantum computers.

[mkst]

“Nobody understands what I just said”. That is a relief and I’ll continue following along with great interest.

[ptimal]

This guy is one of my fav physics communicators

[nealbosher]

Took my son to see him last week. Great talk with such infectuous enthusiasm and he has the knack of making you feel cleverer than you are.

[emekaudeogu]

Thanks for that last line. I'm relieved 😅😅😅😅

[wmyers]

Absolutely no idea what’s just been talked about but I enjoyed it

[pharris]

Surely he was there for longer than 6 minutes, I need all of it. Brian Cox could talk about the correct way to build a burrito and I would give my undivided attention.

[yazidmo]

Brian Cox, the David Attenborough of STEM.

[MarkNewman-nc]

I thought I was stupid, now I know I am .

[Everendlesss]

I could listen to Mr. Cox talk for countless hours, and have. What a master of words and science.

[aboxofphotons]

"...because i don't understand what i just said..."

That's brilliant.

[bstruks]

Mr. Cox we need more context from you, it's a joy to listen to you explain what can't be understood. Thank you!!

[predictorbibulous]

I love that he clarified at the end that we aren't idiots. Even he's confused.

[guitarriff]

NETFLIX - Please give this guy a contract now!

[Dusty-fy]

Brian Cox what a g. I could listen to this guy talk all day

[ogelsmogel]

It's so wild we're actually able to study a thing so distant as a black hole. When scientists talk about it, you get the feeling we're living nearby one. But it's so far away it's utterly insane... man, the sheer size of the world we live in, it blows my mind every single day.

[justabyte]

The fact that Prof. Cox says he doesn't understand what he just said has put my brain at ease.

[martinlofqvist]

If this man would narrate sports I would probably watch every game.

[javpineda]

It's always delightful to listen to Brian cox explaining anything. Delightful.