60 Minutes CBS “Quantum Computing, Knife, College of Magic” July 28 2024
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, “60 Minutes” presents a special post-season edition airing from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS. The episode features updated segments on groundbreaking topics and significant personal stories:
Quantum Computing
Correspondent Scott Pelley explores the cutting-edge field of quantum computing, a revolutionary technology with the potential to solve complex problems in various scientific fields. Pelley visits Google’s quantum lab in California, examines one of the first quantum computers outside a lab at Cleveland Clinic, and gets an exclusive look at IBM’s latest and most advanced quantum computer. Denise Schrier Cetta and Katie Brennan produce this segment.
Knife
Author Salman Rushdie, who survived a brutal attack at a literary festival in Chautauqua, N.Y., nearly two years ago, speaks with Anderson Cooper in his first television interview since the incident. Rushdie discusses the attack, his recovery, and his new book, Knife, which delves into his experiences. He also reflects on the fatwa issued against him 35 years ago and how he has rebuilt his life. Michael Gavshon and Nadim Roberts produce this segment.
College of Magic
Jon Wertheim visits the College of Magic in Cape Town, South Africa, where students learn not only magic tricks but also the transformative power of believing in the impossible. The school’s curriculum focuses on sleight of hand, juggling, ventriloquism, and card tricks, aiming to inspire students to rethink their limitations. Michael Gavshon and Nadim Roberts produce this segment.
