Applied Philosophy

The transcript discusses the use of Bell inequalities in cryptography, highlighting the speaker's PhD work and its impact on making EPR more known. It explores the philosophical curiosity driving the speaker's interest in quantum cryptography, emphasizing the connection between the element of reality and eavesdropping. The speaker reflects on how philosophical ideas can be transformed into practical applications, particularly in cryptography and computing. The transcript also touches on the philosophical motivation and clarity in Einstein's writing, which inspired the speaker's work.

What was the initial reaction of others to the speaker's idea of using Bell inequalities for cryptography?

• They were indifferent.

• They were shocked and surprised.

• They dismissed it as impractical.

• They immediately understood its usefulness.

What drives the speaker's interest in quantum cryptography?

• A desire for financial gain

• Philosophical curiosity

• A need to prove Einstein wrong

• A focus on rigorous mathematics

How does the speaker relate Einstein's definition of reality to cryptography?

• By showing that reality is irrelevant to cryptography

• By equating it to the definition of perfect eavesdropping

• By proving it wrong

• By ignoring it completely

What is the nature of the EPR paper according to the speaker?

• It is purely philosophical with little physics.

• It is a comprehensive guide to cryptography.

• It is a detailed scientific paper.

• It is a historical document with no modern relevance.

What impact did the EPR paper have after the 1990s?

• It was largely forgotten.

• Its citations increased exponentially.

• It was criticized heavily.

• It was translated into multiple languages.