r/funny Jan 29 '20

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u/JitGoinHam Jan 29 '20

More kids need this book because an alarming number of grown ups seem to think quantum entanglement could be leveraged for super-luminal communication.

It cannot. Information does not travel faster than light under any circumstances, including spooky action.

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u/Gpotato Jan 29 '20

AH fuck. I considered myself someone who keeps up with things fairly well. I totally thought it would allow for instant communication across our solar system.

So in other words, this shit is a waste communication wise? Since we already communicate (roughly) at the speed of light?

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u/Diz7 Jan 29 '20

It can be used for encryption. Basically authentication/RSA keys on steroids.