Marat Khamadeev

A theoretical physicist and a scientific journalist. A fan of video games, physics and AI.

[Marat Khamadeev @zumrus]

To wrap up, I’ll add that the second article’s release almost coincided with notable dates: 15 years since Deus Ex: Human Revolution and 10 years since Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Let’s call it an anniversary gift 😊

[Marat Khamadeev @zumrus]

I keep looking for nontrivial science in video games, and today let’s talk about the @DeusEx prequels — Human Revolution, Mankind Divided, and The Fall. I published two deep dives on @nplusodin; here are just the key points.
https://t.co/eOSarnnHUK
https://t.co/Brx4p1dTFY

[Marat Khamadeev @zumrus]

One could go on listing what else shown in the Deus Ex prequels is grounded in real science: artificial muscles, respirocytes, memory transfer, and so on. More details are in the articles.

[Marat Khamadeev @zumrus]

Quantum‑entanglement communication, however, wouldn’t work, since a classical signal still has to be transmitted. Besides, a vast number of entangled pairs would have to be prepared in advance, and coherence doesn’t last long.

[Marat Khamadeev @zumrus]

The analysis of AI in Mass Effect was, in fact, a sequel! My first piece — about the physical foundations of this universe — I wrote back in 2021. Here are the main insights I came to.
https://t.co/bu2ahaHtWa

[Marat Khamadeev @zumrus]

Galactic faster‑than‑light communication also relies on relays. From a physics point of view, transmitting a photon through a wormhole is far easier than sending a spaceship.