Just want you to know that while in most cases I try to keep the flood of political emails OUT of my InBox, an update from you gets read before *anything* else.
As a self-taught physics teacher, quantum mechanics has always scared/fascinated/intimidated me. Now, thanks to Jeff and Jon Russell, I’ve learned not only that qubits exist but that they can experience so-called performance anxiety as well! Jeff, I’m assuming the really really cold temperature you describe refers to those temperatures approaching absolute zero, correct? Thanks for this explanation!!
While the right wing nut jobs (RWNJ) have another tantrum. Our representative is talking about quantum computing. Just another typical day on Capitol Hill. Good job sir, keep it up.
My undergraduate degree came standard with eight semesters of quantum mechanics (I'm a chemist), and I really never thought I'd see that world and the world of Washington anywhere near each other. I'll just be over here, quietly geeking out and trying not to spill too much quantum theory at everybody's favorite online Congressman. 😂
Thanks, Jeff. But beware: when they find out you've never had a frontal lobe replacement there'll be talk of a chairmanship. And then, with that original cortex intact, rumors of higher office. Well, on your side of the aisle anyway. Members on the other side seem to have taken some kind of magical quantum leap, where a Congressional brain can be dead and alive at the same time, depending upon which box Donald Trump opens.
As someone who works at a company that is a leader in quantum computing and AI, I appreciate your attention to these technologies and for talking to your constituents about them. Sometimes I'm not sure folks in North Carolina are fully aware of the technologies being advanced by companies with substantial presence in our state, and the benefits this conveys. It's a good reason to be forward thinking in our political and social strategies.
Sorry about that snippy remark. I’m up in the Asheville area where things are starting to jump with the soon to be opened Pratt and Whitney manufacturing company but it’s the center of the state where most of the money and influence is. And I really agree with you that there are rather large pockets where a lot of this RWNJ mess ferments. My area is the same way. The mountains were always isolated until I-40 and I-26 really opened us up and put us on the map. Realtors are getting fat selling way overpriced real estate pushing the cost of living for a lot of us out of reach. Workers need between $18 and $20 an hour just to meet expenses here. SMHWWTH 🤦♀️.
Hi Jeff. Thanks so much for all your posts. How lucky were you to be elected at this point? I know that the House seems more off the rails than on but then I saw where republicans in the Senate chastised Thom Tillis for voting for a good thing instead of following the goose stepping party vote. How about letting me know what Chuck Edwards is up to because I never hear from him. Either he’s doing nothing or he’s ashamed to let his constituents know what he’s been doing. Everything I know, I hear from you.
That made me chuckle. I did note that you confined the effects of that good news to the Speaker rather than the rest of us poor sods who have to put with this nonsense. 😉
Jeff, Here is hoping you never need a knee replacement. Knock ‘em out! I really appreciate your sly sense of humor about the cynical draaaaama in the House. It almost makes it palatable. Your update on technology is enlightening and clear to educated in the DOS manual and dual disc floppies but overwhelmed by the confusion of the plethora of (many largely silly) applications and competing platforms.
Thank you for both updates; I am so sick of our lack of requirements for running for office. If we had some, we’d not be dealing with these unqualified, inhumane sociopathic children playing games with the nation for power & pettiness. They have no business in serous positions required of governing! Please one day update that legislation has been introduced, outlining requirements for running for office thats at least equal to what most citizens have to go through to prove job fitness!
I agree with you, but am remembering years ago re the fuss between Adams and Jefferson. I think it also involved hiring a newsman to print lies...so, perhaps things are not so different now.
Sir, the criteria for being added to the congressional baseball game are remarkably similar to those for playing in my 50-and-over soccer league. So as long as you can avoid getting a knee replaced I may have a spot for you in however many years it'll be before you turn 50.
Just want you to know that while in most cases I try to keep the flood of political emails OUT of my InBox, an update from you gets read before *anything* else.
Thanks, that's very kind of you.
Completely agree!
This is good, but I think someone needs to sit down with Jeff and have “the talk” about quantum computing:
https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/the-talk-3
I sure do love new ontological categories!
As a self-taught physics teacher, quantum mechanics has always scared/fascinated/intimidated me. Now, thanks to Jeff and Jon Russell, I’ve learned not only that qubits exist but that they can experience so-called performance anxiety as well! Jeff, I’m assuming the really really cold temperature you describe refers to those temperatures approaching absolute zero, correct? Thanks for this explanation!!
I'd just like to rember how to do regression analysis. Is that still a thing?
Or remember how to spell!
Thanks for the link. That was excellent.
Brilliant!
Thanks Jon. smbc has a new subscriber.
Is there one for A.I.? The good Congressman will be needing that as well...
While the right wing nut jobs (RWNJ) have another tantrum. Our representative is talking about quantum computing. Just another typical day on Capitol Hill. Good job sir, keep it up.
I'm liking "RWNJ"
My undergraduate degree came standard with eight semesters of quantum mechanics (I'm a chemist), and I really never thought I'd see that world and the world of Washington anywhere near each other. I'll just be over here, quietly geeking out and trying not to spill too much quantum theory at everybody's favorite online Congressman. 😂
Thanks, Jeff. But beware: when they find out you've never had a frontal lobe replacement there'll be talk of a chairmanship. And then, with that original cortex intact, rumors of higher office. Well, on your side of the aisle anyway. Members on the other side seem to have taken some kind of magical quantum leap, where a Congressional brain can be dead and alive at the same time, depending upon which box Donald Trump opens.
As someone who works at a company that is a leader in quantum computing and AI, I appreciate your attention to these technologies and for talking to your constituents about them. Sometimes I'm not sure folks in North Carolina are fully aware of the technologies being advanced by companies with substantial presence in our state, and the benefits this conveys. It's a good reason to be forward thinking in our political and social strategies.
There are three North Carolinians on the science committee - the most ever. Seems good for our state.
I think Ohio has more than three science deniers.
You’d be surprised what North Carolinians know. Ever heard of the Research Triangle?
That's where I work. But I live a ways south of there, where it is like a different world sometimes.
Sorry about that snippy remark. I’m up in the Asheville area where things are starting to jump with the soon to be opened Pratt and Whitney manufacturing company but it’s the center of the state where most of the money and influence is. And I really agree with you that there are rather large pockets where a lot of this RWNJ mess ferments. My area is the same way. The mountains were always isolated until I-40 and I-26 really opened us up and put us on the map. Realtors are getting fat selling way overpriced real estate pushing the cost of living for a lot of us out of reach. Workers need between $18 and $20 an hour just to meet expenses here. SMHWWTH 🤦♀️.
no worries. totally hear you.
Once again, I am impressed. Keeping your head above the fray must be difficult at times, but believe me, we appreciate it.
I certainly don't know much about quantum computing but your general description helps a lot. Thanks for broadening my horizons.
Thank you Jeff for your reporting!
Hi Jeff. Thanks so much for all your posts. How lucky were you to be elected at this point? I know that the House seems more off the rails than on but then I saw where republicans in the Senate chastised Thom Tillis for voting for a good thing instead of following the goose stepping party vote. How about letting me know what Chuck Edwards is up to because I never hear from him. Either he’s doing nothing or he’s ashamed to let his constituents know what he’s been doing. Everything I know, I hear from you.
Good luck with the ballgame.
"... could be good news for the Speaker."
That made me chuckle. I did note that you confined the effects of that good news to the Speaker rather than the rest of us poor sods who have to put with this nonsense. 😉
Congressman! Quite simply, you are THE BEST …!
Jeff, Here is hoping you never need a knee replacement. Knock ‘em out! I really appreciate your sly sense of humor about the cynical draaaaama in the House. It almost makes it palatable. Your update on technology is enlightening and clear to educated in the DOS manual and dual disc floppies but overwhelmed by the confusion of the plethora of (many largely silly) applications and competing platforms.
Thank you for both updates; I am so sick of our lack of requirements for running for office. If we had some, we’d not be dealing with these unqualified, inhumane sociopathic children playing games with the nation for power & pettiness. They have no business in serous positions required of governing! Please one day update that legislation has been introduced, outlining requirements for running for office thats at least equal to what most citizens have to go through to prove job fitness!
I agree with you, but am remembering years ago re the fuss between Adams and Jefferson. I think it also involved hiring a newsman to print lies...so, perhaps things are not so different now.
Sir, the criteria for being added to the congressional baseball game are remarkably similar to those for playing in my 50-and-over soccer league. So as long as you can avoid getting a knee replaced I may have a spot for you in however many years it'll be before you turn 50.
Hope you hit a home run!
Enjoyed your candid summary of this week in Congress. Starting to sound more like a soap opera than a TV series...