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The evolution of quantum technology is far from over.
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Here in the 21st century, quantum computing is quickly going from a dream to a reality. But what's hype, and what's actually true?
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Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share their insights on the future, urging viewers to consider the impact of their actions on future generations.
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Can quantum computers do things that standard, classical computers can't? No. But if they can calculate faster, that's quantum supremacy.
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Theoretical physics professor Michio Kaku outlines the evolution of computers from analog to digital and introduces quantum computers as the next frontier.
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It's a useful fiction — but it's still fiction.