It's all about waves, man. Like, really small waves. And particles. And sometimes cats.
But seriously, it's all about superposition: being in multiple places at once. Kind of like me when I'm trying to decide what to order for lunch.
Just be in two places at once. It's like being in two places at once, but without the hassle of actually having to go to both places.
Example: Be in the quantum state of being both hungry and not hungry. Or, you know, simultaneously.
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