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Where time exists in a state of quantum superposition could a quantum computer give winning numbers for next lottery draw?

..if fed the right information eg. -what a lottery is and which lottery,  exact time when the numbers will be selected, location of the draw , etc.

Posted - December 1, 2017
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  • 13071
    I wouldnt be surprised if it could.
      December 1, 2017 12:41 PM MST
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  • 13395
    Where can I buy a quantum computer?  If it works for me then i'll lend it to you...

    But if the lottery people catch on they might say that is cheating and we'd be disqualified.  This post was edited by Kittigate at December 1, 2017 4:23 PM MST
      December 1, 2017 12:45 PM MST
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  • 44229
    Build your own.

      December 1, 2017 12:52 PM MST
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  • 13395
    Right,  good idea. I used to be good at building stuff with tinker toys and Lego. 
      December 1, 2017 1:05 PM MST
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  • 13071
    Oooo I want a job like that. ;)
      December 1, 2017 1:17 PM MST
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  • 13071
    You cant just yet. They are having a difficult time with controlling the electron half spin I think. Once they have that settled, theres no stopping these remarkable machines.
      December 1, 2017 1:16 PM MST
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  • 6988
    It would not be possible. What if someone put all # 7 balls in the lotto machine? 
      December 1, 2017 2:08 PM MST
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  • 13395
    I don't think that would happen but quantum computers are pretty smart and it would detect error in the lottery draw system I think. 
      December 1, 2017 2:43 PM MST
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  • 5835
    You don't need a computer for that, you need a time machine.
      December 1, 2017 6:40 PM MST
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  • 13395
    Might be a good idea then I could have a further look ahead to see what I do with all my jackpot winnings.

    Where can I buy a time machine?  This post was edited by Kittigate at December 2, 2017 6:47 AM MST
      December 1, 2017 7:36 PM MST
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  • 44229
      December 2, 2017 6:49 AM MST
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