Quantum Motion delivers silicon CMOS-based quantum computer to UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre. Quantum Motion’s installation of the first full-stack quantum computer built on mass-manufacturable 300 mm silicon CMOS wafer technology marks a pivotal moment in quantum hardware. The system integrates a quantum processing unit with control electronics compatible with Qiskit and Cirq, all housed in a datacenter-friendly footprint of three 19-inch racks. This achievement demonstrates that scalable, reliable quantum machines can be produced using the same fabrication methods as conventional chips, potentially enabling rapid expansion to millions of qubits and accelerating the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing (datacenterdynamics.com).
“This is quantum computing’s silicon moment,” said James Palles-Dimmock, CEO of Quantum Motion.
Multiple worlds has been given artistic impetus by physics. Timothy Andersen explores how the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics has transcended scientific discourse to inspire artists and writers, offering fresh perspectives on reality and creativity. Through a blend of art history and physics, the essay delves into experiments that hint at wormhole analogues and entanglement motifs, arguing that these concepts provide fertile ground for imaginative storytelling and visual art. By situating cutting-edge experiments within a broader cultural context, the piece illustrates how scientific theories can reshape our aesthetic sensibilities and challenge our understanding of existence (aeon.co).
“Long a matter of philosophical speculation, the idea of multiple realities has been given new artistic licence by physics.”
How a college sculpture class shaped Jony Ive’s creative vision. In a rare public reflection, Jony Ive recounts the plaster-choked chaos of a sculpture workshop that taught him the power of respect, focus and disciplined critique. He credits his tutor’s insistence on “carefully clear[ing] a small patch on the table” and thoughtfully presenting work for instilling a practice-driven approach: ideas are fragile, and creativity thrives through “deep care and attention.” This foundational lesson, Ive argues, underpins his philosophy that design excellence emerges not from solving every problem immediately, but from nurturing the core idea through informed confidence and collaborative listening (fastcompany.com).
“Our professional skills develop with repetition. Our creativity develops with deep care and attention.”
An individual cannot be ‘captured’ in a photograph. Daniel Star challenges the notion that photographs faithfully “capture the essence” of subjects, revealing that every image is a constructed narrative shaped by exposure time, framing choices and post-production. By juxtaposing technical analysis of shutter speeds with philosophical reflections on authenticity, the essay argues that veridicality is often fetishized at the expense of aesthetic and conceptual richness. Ultimately, Star invites readers to embrace the photograph as an interpretive medium rather than a transparent mirror (aeon.co).
“Photographs ‘capture’ scenes only in a highly attenuated sense. We do not see the world in the way we see scenes in photographs.”
How algorithms are transforming artistic creativity. Tarleton Gillespie examines the profound impact of algorithmic processes on art-making, from extended-mind theories to the collective cognition of social media. He shows how filters, feeds and generative models not only curate our cultural horizon but also offer new creative tools, enabling artists to “make art out of the stock market or the emanations of our smartphone radio antennae.” The essay underscores the urgent need for algorithmic literacy, arguing that understanding—and harnessing—computational influences is essential for preserving human agency and fostering truly innovative work in the digital age (aeon.co).
“Our entire cultural horizon is shaped by the filtering mechanisms of our news feeds, inboxes and search results.”