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We Were Wrong About the Quantum Eraser!

Season 11 Episode 14 | 23m 22s

Does quantum mechanics allow the future to retroactively influence the past, as in the infamous delayed choice quantum eraser experiment? How about we get an actual quantum physicist--who many of you already know--to show us how to do this experiment at home, and hopefully set this matter to rest.

Aired: 10/15/25
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