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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: Renee on May 05, 2015, 09:17:09 AM

Title: Quantum Computers
Post by: Renee on May 05, 2015, 09:17:09 AM
[size=150]Quantum Computers Will Make Your Laptop Look Like an Abacus[/size]



"The race to make the first quantum computer is becoming as important as the race 75 years ago to get the first nuke. It could change the balance of power in politics and business."



http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/quantum-computers-will-make-your-laptop-look-like-an-abacus/ar-BBj9UAh?ocid=mailsignout



Exciting stuff but I can't help but think that this is a technology that we as a species are not ethical enough or smart enough to administer or control responsibly. I guess we will just have to wait and see.  ac_unsure
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: RW on May 05, 2015, 10:00:37 AM
That article had a lot of fear mongering bullshit in it but with it, an exciting leap for mankind .... in 15 to 20 years.
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: Renee on May 05, 2015, 10:08:48 AM
Quote from: "RW"That article had a lot of fear mongering bullshit in it but with it, an exciting leap for mankind .... in 15 to 20 years.


In what way is the information given "fear mongering"?



Just curious.
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: RW on May 05, 2015, 10:13:11 AM
Did you not read the article?  All the things we can do with it - mention of nukes and other shit.  Fear fear fear.
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: Renee on May 05, 2015, 10:18:57 AM
Quote from: "RW"Did you not read the article?  All the things we can do with it - mention of nukes and other shit.  Fear fear fear.


So you don't think that the first to develop this as a practical technology won't have the cyber equivalent of the "Big Stick"?



BTW, if we had quantum computers would it stop us from seeing this?



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Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: RW on May 05, 2015, 10:28:55 AM
Maybe.  I guess we shall see.



Fucking Apache.  Arg!
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: Anonymous on May 05, 2015, 11:59:24 AM
Quote from: "Renee"
I am looking forward to a car that drives itself.
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: Renee on May 05, 2015, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Renee"
I am looking forward to a car that drives itself.


I'm pretty sure the people sharing the road with you are looking forward to that too.  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: RW on May 05, 2015, 01:46:07 PM
Hahaha



They have a self driving car.  It's just not road ready yet :)
Title: Re: Quantum Computers
Post by: Anonymous on May 05, 2015, 02:20:12 PM
Quote from: "Renee"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Renee"
I am looking forward to a car that drives itself.


I'm pretty sure the people sharing the road with you are looking forward to that too.  ac_biggrin

lol