The search for true randomness is more than a philosophical puzzle; it’s the backbone of our digital security. While quantum mechanics suggests some parts of the universe are fundamentally unpredictable, computers are not. To protect our private data with encryption, tech companies turn to the physical world, harnessing the chaotic, unpredictable behavior of everything from atmospheric noise to the mesmerizing dance inside lava lamps.
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