Analog Supercomputers - From Quantum Atom to Living Body

Explore the revolutionary potential of analog computation in this TEDx talk by Rahul Sarpeshkar. Discover how shifting from digital to analog paradigms, inspired by nature, quantum physics, chemistry, and biology, can lead to the creation of powerful supercomputers. Learn about the applications of these advanced systems in solving complex problems, such as 'Bio Googling' medical cures for intractable diseases and developing innovative quantum-inspired and bio-inspired algorithms and architectures. Delve into topics including the cell, reliability, energy efficiency, collective analog computing, electronics chemistry, and the human ear as a quantum spectrum analyzer. Gain insights from Sarpeshkar's extensive experience in analog and bio-inspired circuits, bioelectronics, synthetic biology, and ultra-energy-efficient medical devices as he presents a compelling case for the future of analog supercomputing.

Intro
The Cell
Reliability
Energy Efficiency
Power of Analog Computing
Collective Analog Computing
Electronics Chemistry
Analog Electronics
Digital Computers
Why Care
The Human Ear
Quantum Spectrum Analyzer
Conclusion