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The invisible lock of our digital freedom | Paulina Assmann | TEDxFrutillar

What do a childhood diary with a tiny lock and the passwords that protect our online secrets have in common? More than we realise. In this fascinating talk, physicist Paulina Assmann takes us from childhood memories to the frontiers of quantum physics and digital security. She reveals a striking truth: many of the 'locks' we trust to protect our data are as fragile as that childhood diary. With clarity and passion, Assmann shows us how randomness — the ability for something to happen unpredictably — underpins modern digital security. Quantum physics now provides a source of pure randomness that can create the most secure digital locks ever built. Beyond technology, this talk invites us to view uncertainty as a creative and protective force. In a world where predictability breeds vulnerability, embracing randomness — in science and in life — may be the key to a freer, safer and more humane future. Paulina Assmann, a physicist with a PhD in astrophysics, is the CEO and co-founder of Sequre Quantum, the first quantum technology company in Latin America. She promotes the development of pioneering solutions that position the region at the forefront of the quantum revolution. She has led scientific and innovation initiatives in both the public and private sectors. She served as Regional Secretary of Science for the South Central Macrozone and currently serves on the Ministry of Science's Quantum Technologies Advisory Committee, contributing to the definition of strategic policies for Chile. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx