David Deutsch

David Deutsch is a British physicist and pioneer in the field of quantum computing, best known for proposing the concept of a universal quantum computer. He is a Fellow at the University of Oxford and played a key role in laying the theoretical foundations for quantum computation, particularly through his 1985 paper introducing the Deutsch algorithm. Beyond his work in physics, Deutsch is a leading advocate of the “many-worlds” interpretation of quantum mechanics and a champion of the philosophy of science rooted in Karl Popper’s ideas. His book The Beginning of Infinity explores how explanatory knowledge can drive progress, arguing that human potential for understanding is boundless.