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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Real quantum computers always look like cheesy sci-fi movie prop computers. (self.showerthoughts)

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I always expect to see a James Bond villain or some sexy robot women in the room.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They used that quantum computer as a reference for the show prop

[–] kautau 9 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Totally makes sense, I just happened to see them in reverse. But props to Alex and team for doing the research and seeing the beauty of an actual quantum computer and using that for the show. At the advanced level they’re at in the show, it probably won’t look so much like that as they get smaller and more efficient, but the “vacuum-tube-punk” aesthetic is really neat