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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · 5d

New preprint constructing geometric representations of computations: arxiv.org/abs/2509.19772

Amplituhedra for Generic Quantum Processes from Computation-Scattering Correspondence

We study the relationship between computation and scattering both operationally (hence phenomenologically) and formally. We show how topological quantum neural networks (TQNNs) enable universal quantu...

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Sep 5

link.springer.com/book/9783031...

Distributed Information and Computation in Generic Quantum Systems

This book provides insight into modern constructs of AI and quantum information and includes tools for the characterization of physical interactions.

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

Frontiers | Temporal depth in a coherent self and in depersonalization: theoretical model

Multiple theoretical models of dissociative experiences have been formulated over the last century. These theories are clinically useful; however, it remains...

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Sep 5

Whether a quantum computation employs nonlocal resources is operationally undecidable
doi.org/10.1209/0295...
via @ioppublishing.bsky.social

Whether a quantum computation employs nonlocal resources is operationally undecidable - IOPscience

Whether a quantum computation employs nonlocal resources is operationally undecidable, Fields, Chris, Glazebrook, James F., Marcianò, Antonino, Zappala, Emanuele

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Aug 29

firstmonday.org/ojs/index.ph...

The TESCREAL bundle: Eugenics and the promise of utopia through artificial general intelligence | First Monday

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Aug 24

A useful guide to our era: firstmonday.org/ojs/index.ph...

The TESCREAL bundle: Eugenics and the promise of utopia through artificial general intelligence | First Monday

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Karl Friston News @karlfristonnews.bsky.social · Apr 24

Article: "How do inner screens enable imaginative experience? Applying the free-energy principle directly to the study of conscious experience"

Coauthors: @chrisfields38.bsky.social, Mahault Albarracin, Alex Kiefer, @mjdramstead.bsky.social, Adam Safron

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How do inner screens enable imaginative experience? Applying the free-energy principle directly to the study of conscious experience

Abstract. This paper examines the constraints that the free-energy principle (FEP) places on possible model of consciousness, particularly models of attent

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 26

Negligence? As if he's not sharing military plans via Signal on purpose? How about "violation of the Espionage Act"?

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Apr 25

Every day Secretary Hegseth is in charge, he puts American safety and our men and women in uniform at risk. This is negligence, plain and simple.

Hegseth’s Personal Phone Use Created Vulnerabilities

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 11

Sure looks like it.

Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · Apr 10

There it is. Trump will always take care of billionaires over working families.

Now the question is, did he use insider trading to take care of his billionaire donors?

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 6

In the language of computation, the history of anything is an execution trace, not a function. Execution traces are constructive and generally not ergodic. I don't see any disagreement with classical physics being computational.

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 6

Burn him!

lindybrandon @lindybrandon.bsky.social · Apr 5

Maybe a protest sign only New Mexicans get but I give it an A for creativity. #albuquerque #handsoff

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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · Apr 5

In New Mexico, we stand up for workers and justice. I
marched alongside the fierce Dolores Huerta and community this morning in Barelas. In this moment, in this country, we have to harness our strength, stand together and fight for what is right, and I'm not backing down.

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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · Apr 5

Today, we’re saying hands off
Medicaid, Social Security, VA benefits and all of the programs that New Mexicans rely on. As we stand together, we send a clear message: we will never stop organizing and we will stand up for our communities!

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 5

Yep, that's goal. A country for the rich and only the rich. What's the plan for reversing this takeover?

Senator Ben Ray Luján @lujan.senate.gov · Apr 5

While Americans brace for the harsh impacts of President Trump’s tariffs, Republicans are making life harder and more expensive for working families.

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 2

What about the rising tide of vicious right-wing madness that has engulfed the world over the past two decades. Might that have anything to do with it?

Helen Pearson @helenpearson.bsky.social · Apr 2

Are smartphones and social media really harming adolescents’ mental health?

I reported on this for @nature.com and found a big debate over the evidence, but useful advice for parents and young people.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But they have some clear advice for parents.

www.nature.com

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 2

Every senator who values freedom should now step up.

Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · Apr 2

Yesterday, my friend @booker.senate.gov gave voice to everyone being harmed by Trump and Musk’s actions.

In doing so, he broke a record–one set almost 70 years ago in protest of the Civil Rights Act.

Fighting for the people will always be more powerful than fighting against them.

Photo of Senators Cory Booker and Martin Heinrich laughing on the Capitol steps.

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 2

Lovely. Thank you, and Congratulations!

Bette Korber @bettebooblue.bsky.social · Apr 2

Happy news! My music video Hermosa Mariposa (Beautiful Butterfly) was just selected by Frome International Climate Film Festival to be shown, in the UK in May. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Gw...

Hermosa Mariposa

YouTube video by Bette T Korber

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Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 2

What will you do to oppose this?

Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · Apr 2

For weeks, Republicans have laid the foundation to sell off our public lands to fund tax handouts for billionaire donors. Now, their plans are out in the open.

Make it clear just how unpopular these attacks on our American birthright are. Public lands belong in public hands.

Screenshot of E&E News headline: Republicans weigh sales of public land in reconciliation

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 2

!!

SpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · Apr 2

Tonight was evidence that at the very least, Elon Musk and Trump cannot manipulate an election that isn't close.

So let's make sure no future elections are even close.

Let's end any squabbling, unite behind any democrat in every special election, and every general election going forward.

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 1

All voter suppression acts are un-American. The only goal of these bills is the replacement of democracy with dictatorship.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez @repgabevasquez.bsky.social · Apr 1

I’m voting against the SAVE Act because it would disenfranchise Native voters, active-duty service members, and married women. This bill is dangerous, unnecessary, and un-American.

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 1

They don't intend to put anything back together.

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · Apr 1

This seems bad. Does it seem bad to anyone else?

Tim O’Brien @timobrien.bsky.social · Apr 1

Former FDA commissioner on LinkedIn:

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Apr 1

Please make sure all New Mexicans understand that Trump has just imposed new sales taxes that they will have to pay.

Senator Martin Heinrich @heinrich.senate.gov · Apr 1

Is it just me or is Trump walking America into a recession???

Screenshot of ABC News headline: Trump's tariffs could cause a recession, experts say. Here's how.
Subheading: Trump is set to unveil tariffs on April 2, which he has dubbed "liberation day."

Chris Fields @chrisfields38.bsky.social · Mar 31

This is the expression I want to see on all their faces.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Mar 31

Crucial point from @jenrubin.bsky.social: The Hegseth fiasco is on GOP Senators, and "concern" won't cut it anymore.

"If they're afraid to be challenged in a primary or have mean tweets put out about them, then they aren’t fit for public office."

Listen on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/1933...

Trump Text Fiasco Suddenly Worsens as MAGA Knives Come Out for Hegseth

As Trump allies begin turning on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid the darkening war-text scandal, Jennifer Rubin of The Contrarian explains why this will grow politically untenable for Trump and th...

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Mikel Jollett @mikeljollett.bsky.social · Mar 30

Does everyone understand that this would END 80 years of US world leadership, topple international stability, and make NUCLEAR WAR way more likely?

Greenland is part of Denmark. Attacking Denmark would make all of NATO our ENEMY.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · Mar 30

Here's an intriguing fine detail: @premthakker.bsky.social reports that university officials have discovered that the Trump administration has been revoking not only visas but also the student "status" (based on, e.g., maintaining required course load) that universities usually control

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · Mar 30

SCOOP: The Trump admin appears to be going into a visa database to quietly change students' immigration status. It's coming entirely by surprise — setting students up to be detained without warning.

It's Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk — on a wider scale.

SCOOP: ICE Revoking Students’ Immigration Statuses Without Their or the University’s Knowledge

“Never seen something like this,” say university officials about the secret targeting of Middle Eastern students.

zeteo.com

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