Google's New Willow Quantum Chip Indicates That Multiple Universes Exist

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Google made waves this week with the unveiling of Willow, its latest quantum computing chip. While the chip's remarkable speed and reliability were impressive in their own right, it was an unexpected claim about the nature of reality that truly captured attention. Hartmut Neven, founder of Google Quantum AI, suggested that the chip's groundbreaking performance might be evidence supporting the existence of parallel universes.  

 

In a blog post, Neven detailed Willow's astonishing capability, stating that it performed a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today's most advanced supercomputers an almost inconceivable 10 septillion years to complete. “If you want to write it out, it’s 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years,” he wrote. This timespan, far exceeding the age of the universe, led Neven to speculate that the computation may have tapped into resources from parallel universes. He went on to say, “It lends credence to the notion that quantum computation occurs in many parallel universes, in line with the idea that we live in a multiverse, a prediction first made by David Deutsch.”  

 

The bold assertion sparked a lively debate across the tech and scientific communities. While some skeptics dismissed the claim as hyperbole, others argued that Neven's conclusions were plausible. The concept of a multiverse, while often relegated to the realm of science fiction, has long been a serious area of study for pioneers of quantum physics.  

 

Skeptics, however, have pointed out that Google's performance benchmarks are based on its own metrics, which leaves room for scrutiny. They argue that the astounding computational achievements of Willow, while undoubtedly impressive, don't necessarily prove the existence of alternate realities. These concerns highlight the difficulty of connecting the practical achievements of quantum computing to profound philosophical implications about the nature of existence.  

 

Quantum computing itself is fundamentally different from classical computing. Traditional computers rely on bits that exist in binary states—either 0 or 1. In contrast, quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in superpositions, being both 0 and 1 simultaneously. Additionally, qubits can leverage quantum entanglement, a phenomenon where particles become intrinsically linked regardless of distance. These unique properties allow quantum computers to solve complex problems that are currently beyond the capabilities of classical machines.  

 

Willow’s extraordinary performance has reignited interest in quantum mechanics and its implications for our understanding of reality. While it remains to be seen whether Neven's claims about the multiverse will withstand scientific scrutiny, the chip's achievements mark a significant step forward in quantum computing. As researchers continue to push the boundaries of technology and physics, debates over the existence of parallel universes may move closer to the mainstream.  

 

For now, the mystery of Willow’s mind-bending capabilities is as intriguing as the questions it raises about the very nature of existence.

 

Based on a report by TechCrunch 2024-12-12

 

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

A new set of facts evolving?

[candide]

We know that already! There is the universe, and there is also the MAGA alternate universe! 😀

[0ffshore360]

Such incredible progress Google has made !

Gone is all the complex machinery of early quantum computers and now magically condensed  into a wafer !

If it were not for the promotional hype who wold have thunk to believe !

🤑

[Thingamabob]

Nothing new. The belief in the likely existence of the multi-verse has been around for years. 

[nobodysfriend]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

“It lends credence to the notion that quantum computation occurs in many parallel universes, in line with the idea that we live in a multiverse, a prediction first made by David Deutsch.”  

 

Multiverse(s) ? Why not ?

yes or no , it won't have any importance or implications for us , as we do not know a lot about even " our " Universe .

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

the astounding computational achievements of Willow, while undoubtedly impressive, don't necessarily prove the existence of alternate realities.

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Additionally, qubits can leverage quantum entanglement, a phenomenon where particles become intrinsically linked regardless of distance.

 

Everything is connected ...

But really , the recent progress made in microcomputing and semi-conductors is sometimes frightening ...

One day , they will find evidence that , really , we do not exist ... 55

[Celsius]

https://www.financemagnates.com/fintech/googles-willow-can-the-quantum-chip-break-bitcoin/

[Ben Zioner]

This is smart advertising. For that we don't need any proof.

[Denim]

1 hour ago, candide said:

We know that already! There is the universe, and there is also the MAGA alternate universe! 😀

 

Not to mention a few posters on AN that live in tiny worlds of their own.

[soalbundy]

9 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

Multiverse(s) ? Why not ?

yes or no , it won't have any importance or implications for us , as we do not know a lot about even " our " Universe .

 

 

Everything is connected ...

But really , the recent progress made in microcomputing and semi-conductors is sometimes frightening ...

One day , they will find evidence that , really , we do not exist ... 55

No need to wait, 2,500 years ago Buddha showed there is 'no self'

[Chomper Higgot]

Ultra high speed computing arriving to meet up with GAI.

 

There’s going to enough of a shock in this universe to go around.

[fondue zoo]

yay infinite universes, at least somewhere in existence I'm a world ruler/rock star god, exacting my petty revenge on any and all around me while somehow remaining beloved by all the ladies.

[jcmj]

Is there a new Matrix movie coming soon? 😂🤣 In this world you can’t say never or always. Things are always changing which or without us. 

[mfd101]

Well, despite the usual smartarse know-nothing comments, this is actually serious stuff.

 

The whole idea of a multiverse infinite in time and space is slowly gaining ground in cosmology. Too many surprises as our observations get closer & closer to the Big Bang (too many well-developed large galaxies too early for current established theory to manage).

 

Which suggests there's no beginning (no God?) and no end. All fascinating stuff but we may not know much more before most of us on this site will have met our own end (at least on this teensy-weensy planet).

[Hummin]

2 hours ago, candide said:

We know that already! There is the universe, and there is also the MAGA alternate universe! 😀

Not to forget the Abraham families universe/heaven

[Hummin]

4 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Well, despite the usual smartarse know-nothing comments, this is actually serious stuff.

 

The whole idea of a multiverse infinite in time and space is slowly gaining ground in cosmology. Too many surprises as our observations get closer & closer to the Big Bang (too many well-developed large galaxies too early for current established theory to manage).

 

Which suggests there's no beginning (no God?) and no end. All fascinating stuff but we may not know much more before most of us on this site will have met our own end (at least on this teensy-weensy planet).

Black matter makes up 85% of the universe, 85% we do not know the orign of, 

 

People still believe the earth is flat, or there is one god who control everything, thats the problem, people makes up their minds, without knowing

[Purdey]

It has implications in many fields, but astronomy will get to the point of seeing the big bang.

[parallelman]

The other alternative is just infinite quantum field which, for reasons we don't understand, at some points in it certain fluctuations result in a 'big bang' or a universe(s) that might or might not have simiarities to the one in whcih we exist.

[Yagoda]

4 hours ago, candide said:

We know that already! There is the universe, and there is also the MAGA alternate universe! 😀

Yeah the real universe. 

 

I wonder if one of the alternate ones has France winning a war.

[candide]

25 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Yeah the real universe. 

 

I wonder if one of the alternate ones has France winning a war.

The one in which you are a troll is certainly not an alternate universe! 😆

[pegman]

Has it found a cure for cancer?

[thaibeachlovers]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

They argue that the astounding computational achievements of Willow, while undoubtedly impressive, don't necessarily prove the existence of alternate realities.

But but but, they don't have any proof that multiple universes do not exist.

 

Human science is IMO too primitive to prove or disprove almost everything about our universe, and just guessing. I guess it keeps them in employment.

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, Hummin said:

Black matter makes up 85% of the universe, 85% we do not know the orign of, 

 

People still believe the earth is flat, or there is one god who control everything, thats the problem, people makes up their minds, without knowing

People are, IMO, too afraid to admit that they know sod all about the universe, or how it was created, so they seize on any plausible scenario to believe in. Sort of like imagining that there are more than 2 genders. They want it to be true, so they believe in any old theory that supports their druthers.

 

BTW, it's going to be an unwelcome shock to a few on here if science proves that God created the universe.

[thaibeachlovers]

4 hours ago, mfd101 said:

Well, despite the usual smartarse know-nothing comments, this is actually serious stuff.

Serious to whom? It may be interesting to some to know about the universe, but most will not care or be affected in any way by such knowledge.

[Bkk Brian]

3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

People are, IMO, too afraid to admit that they know sod all about the universe, or how it was created, so they seize on any plausible scenario to believe in. Sort of like imagining that there are more than 2 genders. They want it to be true, so they believe in any old theory that supports their druthers.

 

BTW, it's going to be an unwelcome shock to a few on here if science proves that God created the universe.

BTW, it's going to be an unwelcome shock to a few on here if science proves that God created the universe.

 

In 7 days?

[thaibeachlovers]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

In a blog post, Neven detailed Willow's astonishing capability, stating that it performed a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today's most advanced supercomputers an almost inconceivable 10 septillion years to complete. “If you want to write it out, it’s 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years,” he wrote.

but will it stop humans from killing each other or be used to make even better ways to do so?

[Will B Good]

3 hours ago, Purdey said:

It has implications in many fields, but astronomy will get to the point of seeing the big bang.

 

Not sure we will, as inflation saw space expanding exponentially faster than light......so the light from the Big Bang will always be inaccessible to us beyond what is known as the cosmic horizon........bit of a b****r....presumably God designed it like that to **** with our minds.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

Not sure we will, as inflation saw space expanding exponentially faster than light......so the light from the Big Bang will always be inaccessible to us beyond what is known as the cosmic horizon........bit of a b****r....presumably God designed it like that to **** with our minds.

One sometimes wonders if God gave planet earth to Satan to mess about with, given the disaster humans have been.

[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

One sometimes wonders if God gave planet earth to Satan to mess about with, given the disaster humans have been.

Certainly the Old Testament God would not have hesitated....555

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

People are, IMO, too afraid to admit that they know sod all about the universe, or how it was created, so they seize on any plausible scenario to believe in. Sort of like imagining that there are more than 2 genders. They want it to be true, so they believe in any old theory that supports their druthers.

 

BTW, it's going to be an unwelcome shock to a few on here if science proves that God created the universe.

I hold my breath and can wait, and in meantime I keep the door open