Quantum Country
A quantum computing textbook with spaced repetition built into the page, so what you read has a chance of staying.
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How to get the most from it
Quantum Country sits in Interactive Explainers under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Explainers that use motion, interaction and scrolling to teach what a paragraph never could. The clearest teaching on the internet lives here.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
Quantum Country: quick answers
Is Quantum Country free?
Yes. Quantum Country is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Quantum Country?
Yes. Quantum Country asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Quantum Country work on a phone?
Yes. Quantum Country works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Quantum Country safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Quantum Country take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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