Quantum Realms — the Hype and the Potential

As someone that learned Computer Science in the 1970’s at a time of the mainframe and machine code, of 8 bit processing and partitioning CPUs, I have seen many tech waves come and go… PCs, Internet, Distributed, Handheld, Smart Phones, Blockchain, IoT and others…

How things change. Today we have entered the new Quantum Computer realm, but in reality its not that new. It is a technology built upon the laws of nature, of the universe, or so Quantum Mechanics now defines things, moving away from classical laws that have been found to be wrong.

So here is the problem. If you think you understand Quantum Computing, part of Quantum Information Sciences, you have confirmed you probably don’t. Many of the world’s leading physicists freely admit they are still coming to terms with its potential, and do not fully understand what is going on. But most universally all agree it is both a revelation and danger to humanity (for good and for bad) at the same time, and advancement so profound is itself in superposition.

It is easy to be deceived, where most people will rely on their knowledge of Classical Computing (Turing Machine), and the norms of what you think you know about Chemistry, Biology and Physics that place rules, laws and order on what appears to be natures natural order and chaotic world. Most of us seek comfort and therefore reference our past learning and experiences, and the things we were taught at school. However unfortunately none of this is helpful to understanding how the Quantum…