"'Philosophy is too Important to be Left to the Philosophers': On Cold War Crises and Quantum Technologies". Asst. Prof. Susannah E. Glickman. #history #politics #science

In what ways do unresolved questions in physics and mathematics shape the possibilities of quantum research? What can the history of semiconductors teach us about the future of quantum research? How do government investments shape research priorities? And what happens when scientific breakthroughs encounter markets?