author has commented recently that he still holds the same opinion. More recent (Jan 2022): https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/the-human-brain-vs-supercomputers-which-one-wins.html#evolution-of-computers Generally though I don’t think there is a consensus on this because there

more abundant. The main reason we use gold is because it doesn't corrode or oxidize. https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/copper-conducts-electricity-better-use-gold-electronics.html

needs an oxidizer (Oxygen is not the only oxidizer). Fire would look different in space though. https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/universe/can-spaceships-actually-explode-like-they-do-in-movies.html#:\~:text=In%20space%2C%20there%20is%20no,once%20they%20%E2%80%9Cblow%20up

there is no sound, only puffs of air. The observer effect is a well documented phenomenon https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/observer-effect-quantum-mechanics.html Whether I understand the nuances of the experiment is irrelevant to understanding the concept