1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,220 All right, get ready. 2 00:00:01,220 --> 00:00:04,560 Because today we're driving deep into quantum computing. 3 00:00:04,560 --> 00:00:05,840 Deep, deep. 4 00:00:05,840 --> 00:00:08,400 We're not just skimming the surface here. 5 00:00:08,400 --> 00:00:11,520 Like you already know that this isn't just sci-fi anymore, 6 00:00:11,520 --> 00:00:13,960 but we're gonna really explore 7 00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:17,320 like the huge potential impact this could have 8 00:00:17,320 --> 00:00:20,560 on like everything from medicine to materials. 9 00:00:20,560 --> 00:00:21,400 To AI. 10 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:22,240 Absolutely. 11 00:00:22,240 --> 00:00:25,160 And what's so fascinating is that we're at this point 12 00:00:25,160 --> 00:00:28,520 where it's moving from theory to reality. 13 00:00:28,520 --> 00:00:30,760 You know, there's a lot to unpack here. 14 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:32,880 So we're gonna be focusing on a conversation 15 00:00:32,880 --> 00:00:37,540 between Brian Green and Seth Lloyd at the World Science Festival. 16 00:00:37,540 --> 00:00:39,660 They really get into like the nuts and bolts 17 00:00:39,660 --> 00:00:40,800 of how this all works. 18 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:41,640 Exactly. 19 00:00:41,640 --> 00:00:44,000 And to understand what's happening now, 20 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:46,440 we've gotta revisit some fundamental quantum mechanics. 21 00:00:46,440 --> 00:00:49,160 I mean, you know, remember the double slit experiment? 22 00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:50,000 The classic. 23 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,080 It's classic for a reason. 24 00:00:51,080 --> 00:00:53,680 So picture this, we're firing electrons 25 00:00:53,680 --> 00:00:56,240 at a barrier with two slits. 26 00:00:56,240 --> 00:00:58,920 Now logically you think they pass through one or the other, 27 00:00:58,920 --> 00:01:02,000 creating like two distinct bands on a screen behind it, right? 28 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:02,840 Right. 29 00:01:02,840 --> 00:01:06,600 But instead you get this interference pattern, like waves, 30 00:01:06,600 --> 00:01:10,360 almost as if each electron went through both slits 31 00:01:10,360 --> 00:01:11,280 simultaneously. 32 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:13,760 Now see, our brains wanna think of electrons 33 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:16,960 as like, you know, tiny marbles, 34 00:01:16,960 --> 00:01:17,940 but that's where our intuition 35 00:01:17,940 --> 00:01:19,200 just kind of goes out the window. 36 00:01:19,200 --> 00:01:21,160 Oh, I remember struggling with this in physics class. 37 00:01:21,160 --> 00:01:23,800 So how do we actually wrap our heads around this? 38 00:01:23,800 --> 00:01:25,600 Well, you gotta think of particles 39 00:01:25,600 --> 00:01:29,040 as like waves of probability, like ripples in a pond. 40 00:01:29,040 --> 00:01:31,080 These waves can interfere with each other. 41 00:01:31,080 --> 00:01:33,400 Green and Lloyd, they use this great analogy. 42 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:37,360 Imagine throwing pebbles into like central park. 43 00:01:37,360 --> 00:01:39,400 Those waves create an interference pattern, right? 44 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:40,680 And where those peaks align, 45 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:42,560 you have a higher probability of finding an electron 46 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:45,120 where they cancel out, the probability drops. 47 00:01:45,120 --> 00:01:45,960 Okay, okay. 48 00:01:45,960 --> 00:01:48,600 I think that helps, but it still feels so weird, you know? 49 00:01:48,600 --> 00:01:49,960 Thinking about something existing 50 00:01:49,960 --> 00:01:51,640 in multiple states at once. 51 00:01:51,640 --> 00:01:52,560 It is weird. 52 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:54,440 And here's the kicker, okay? 53 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:58,080 When this probability wave hits the detector screen, 54 00:01:58,080 --> 00:02:00,880 it collapses and you get a single electron 55 00:02:00,880 --> 00:02:02,520 at a specific location. 56 00:02:02,520 --> 00:02:04,600 But the distribution of those locations, 57 00:02:04,600 --> 00:02:07,360 it's shaped by that interference pattern, you know? 58 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:09,720 Even Einstein had trouble with this concept, 59 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:11,000 which just goes to show you 60 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:13,920 how counterintuitive quantum mechanics can be. 61 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:17,000 It really makes you wonder how much we truly understand 62 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:18,960 about, you know, the universe. 63 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:19,800 Right. 64 00:02:19,800 --> 00:02:21,440 What we observe is a particle, 65 00:02:21,440 --> 00:02:25,160 but how it behaves is governed by these probability waves. 66 00:02:25,160 --> 00:02:27,080 It's this wave particle duality 67 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:28,920 that's really at the heart of quantum mechanics. 68 00:02:28,920 --> 00:02:31,680 Okay, my head is officially spinning, 69 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:32,880 but I think I'm starting to get it. 70 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:35,560 So what's another example of this quantum weirdness? 71 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:36,840 Let's talk about quantum spin. 72 00:02:36,840 --> 00:02:39,440 Now, this isn't like a basketball spinning, you know, 73 00:02:39,440 --> 00:02:40,560 on its axis. 74 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:43,240 It's a property of a particle that we can measure. 75 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:45,040 Think of it as like spinning up or down, 76 00:02:45,040 --> 00:02:47,600 but a particle can actually be in a superposition, 77 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:50,480 meaning it's both up and D down. 78 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:52,960 At the same time, until we measure it. 79 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,920 So it's like it's in this blurry undecided state 80 00:02:55,920 --> 00:02:58,320 until we kind of force it to choose. 81 00:02:58,320 --> 00:02:59,200 Yes. 82 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:02,080 And this brings us to one of the fundamental elements 83 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:04,720 of quantum computing, the quibbit. 84 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:07,240 Imagine a bit, the basic unit of information 85 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:08,360 in classical computing. 86 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:10,240 It can be a zero or a one, right? 87 00:03:10,240 --> 00:03:11,080 Right. 88 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:11,920 Now imagine a quibbit. 89 00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:15,560 That can be zero, one, or both simultaneously. 90 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:17,320 It's like our double slit experiment again. 91 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:20,040 Left slit equals zero, right slit equals one, 92 00:03:20,040 --> 00:03:22,280 and both at once represents our quibbit. 93 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:23,000 Exactly. 94 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:25,640 And that's how quantum computers can explore so many 95 00:03:25,640 --> 00:03:28,080 possibilities at the same time. 96 00:03:28,080 --> 00:03:31,680 A classical computer, it's like a single Gregorian chant 97 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:33,760 processing one note at a time. 98 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:36,560 But a quantum computer, it's like a massive symphony 99 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:39,560 exploring countless possibilities all at once. 100 00:03:39,560 --> 00:03:42,080 And that's where we start to see the potential power 101 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:42,920 of this technology. 102 00:03:42,920 --> 00:03:43,760 Right. Think about it. 103 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:45,640 Every time you add a quibbit, you double the number 104 00:03:45,640 --> 00:03:46,160 possibilities. 105 00:03:46,160 --> 00:03:47,480 The system can explore. 106 00:03:47,480 --> 00:03:48,840 With a few hundred quibits, you're 107 00:03:48,840 --> 00:03:51,080 dealing with more possibilities than there 108 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:53,920 are particles in the observable universe. 109 00:03:53,920 --> 00:03:55,680 That's mind-boggling. 110 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:58,960 But OK, if a quantum computer is exploring all these 111 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:02,080 possibilities at the same time, how do you get a specific 112 00:04:02,080 --> 00:04:02,680 answer? 113 00:04:02,680 --> 00:04:05,600 It seems like trying to find a needle in an infinite haystack. 114 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:06,520 That's the challenge. 115 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:09,800 You have to carefully manipulate those probability waves. 116 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:12,600 Think that like conducting that quantum symphony, 117 00:04:12,600 --> 00:04:15,440 the goal is to amplify the right answer 118 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:17,160 and suppress all the wrong ones. 119 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:19,800 And that's where quantum algorithms come in. 120 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:22,600 OK, so we have these powerful quibits. 121 00:04:22,600 --> 00:04:26,160 But how do we use them to actually solve problems? 122 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:28,680 What do these quantum algorithms actually look like? 123 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:31,680 Well, there's specific sets of instructions tailored 124 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:33,200 for particular problems. 125 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:35,400 Like you can imagine them as choreographers directing those 126 00:04:35,400 --> 00:04:37,400 waves to produce a certain outcome. 127 00:04:37,400 --> 00:04:39,720 There's some amazing examples already. 128 00:04:39,720 --> 00:04:42,600 Like Shor's algorithm for factoring large numbers. 129 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:44,800 Right. That's the one that could potentially break 130 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:45,960 our current encryption methods. 131 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:46,960 Yeah. 132 00:04:46,960 --> 00:04:49,800 Factoring large numbers is something classical computers 133 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:51,120 really struggle with. 134 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:53,960 But Shor's algorithm could do it exponentially faster. 135 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:57,440 Huge implications for cybersecurity, online 136 00:04:57,440 --> 00:05:00,320 privacy, even international relations. 137 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:02,360 And then there's Grover's algorithm 138 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:04,520 for searching huge data sets. 139 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:06,440 So instead of sifting through a library, 140 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:08,840 you could instantly know where the book you need is. 141 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:09,720 Exactly. 142 00:05:09,720 --> 00:05:12,840 Could revolutionize everything from database management 143 00:05:12,840 --> 00:05:14,720 to drug discovery. 144 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:16,520 And then there's Lloyd's algorithm. 145 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:19,760 It focuses on actually simulating quantum systems 146 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:22,280 themselves, opening up possibilities in material 147 00:05:22,280 --> 00:05:24,480 science, and understanding the universe 148 00:05:24,480 --> 00:05:25,800 on a fundamental level. 149 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:26,720 Wow. 150 00:05:26,720 --> 00:05:29,800 The potential applications are incredibly diverse. 151 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:30,120 Yeah. 152 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:34,320 But are there problems that are better suited 153 00:05:34,320 --> 00:05:35,600 to classical computing? 154 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:36,640 Oh, absolutely. 155 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:38,440 You know, this isn't about replacing our laptops 156 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:39,200 anytime soon. 157 00:05:39,200 --> 00:05:40,320 Think of it this way. 158 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:43,120 Quantum computers are likely to excel at specific tasks, 159 00:05:43,120 --> 00:05:46,360 particularly those involving really complex calculations. 160 00:05:46,360 --> 00:05:47,160 And simulations. 161 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:49,160 So it's less about replacing and more 162 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,440 about opening up entirely new possibilities. 163 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:51,960 Exactly. 164 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:53,560 And that's what makes this field so exciting. 165 00:05:53,560 --> 00:05:54,800 You know, it's about understanding 166 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:57,520 the unique strengths of quantum computers 167 00:05:57,520 --> 00:05:59,840 and applying them to solve problems that have stumped us 168 00:05:59,840 --> 00:06:01,960 for decades, maybe even centuries. 169 00:06:01,960 --> 00:06:02,560 OK. 170 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:04,200 This is where things get really interesting. 171 00:06:04,200 --> 00:06:06,320 I think we've laid some groundwork here. 172 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:08,280 But now I want to dive even deeper 173 00:06:08,280 --> 00:06:12,360 into some specific applications and how this could impact 174 00:06:12,360 --> 00:06:13,720 all our lives. 175 00:06:13,720 --> 00:06:16,400 We'll do that in part two of our quantum computing deep dive. 176 00:06:16,400 --> 00:06:17,080 So stay tuned. 177 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:22,480 Welcome back to our quantum computing deep drive. 178 00:06:22,480 --> 00:06:23,560 It's great to be back. 179 00:06:23,560 --> 00:06:26,760 Last time, we were talking about how quantum computers could 180 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:30,000 really revolutionize things, like medicine 181 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,280 and material science. 182 00:06:31,280 --> 00:06:31,560 Yeah. 183 00:06:31,560 --> 00:06:33,440 We touched on some of those key algorithms, too, 184 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:35,720 like shores, grovers, Lloyds. 185 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:37,520 It just shows you how much potential there is. 186 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:38,760 And we talked about how it's not really 187 00:06:38,760 --> 00:06:40,800 about replacing classical computers entirely. 188 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:43,400 It's more like augmenting our capabilities. 189 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:46,360 It's almost like discovering a whole new sense, 190 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:48,680 a new way to perceive and interact with the world. 191 00:06:48,680 --> 00:06:49,680 I like that analogy. 192 00:06:49,680 --> 00:06:52,560 And one area where that's particularly evident 193 00:06:52,560 --> 00:06:54,120 is in drug discovery. 194 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:56,200 Quantum computers could dramatically accelerate 195 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:59,240 the whole process, even allowing us to tackle diseases. 196 00:06:59,240 --> 00:07:01,080 That seemed insurmountable today. 197 00:07:01,080 --> 00:07:01,360 OK. 198 00:07:01,360 --> 00:07:02,920 That sounds almost too good to be true. 199 00:07:02,920 --> 00:07:04,080 How would that even work? 200 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:08,320 Imagine being able to simulate the complex interactions 201 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:11,520 of molecules at the quantum level. 202 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:13,600 Instead of spending years in the lab, 203 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:16,280 scientists could use quantum computers 204 00:07:16,280 --> 00:07:19,760 to design and test new drug candidates virtually 205 00:07:19,760 --> 00:07:22,600 and identify the most promising ones much, much faster. 206 00:07:22,600 --> 00:07:25,280 So it's like running thousands, maybe even 207 00:07:25,280 --> 00:07:28,200 millions of experiments simultaneously, 208 00:07:28,200 --> 00:07:29,360 but inside a computer. 209 00:07:29,360 --> 00:07:30,080 Exactly. 210 00:07:30,080 --> 00:07:31,840 And this could help us pinpoint drugs 211 00:07:31,840 --> 00:07:34,720 that are not only more effective, but also 212 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,240 have fewer side effects. 213 00:07:36,240 --> 00:07:38,760 Seth Lloyd, in that conversation with Brian Green, 214 00:07:38,760 --> 00:07:41,640 talked about how understanding these quantum interactions 215 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:44,280 could be key to developing treatments for things 216 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:46,800 like Alzheimer's, which has baffled researchers 217 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:48,400 for decades. 218 00:07:48,400 --> 00:07:50,040 That's incredibly exciting. 219 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:52,160 It makes you wonder if this technology could really 220 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:54,960 unlock some of the biggest mysteries in medicine. 221 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:56,280 It's certainly a possibility. 222 00:07:56,280 --> 00:07:58,480 And it's not just about developing new drugs either. 223 00:07:58,480 --> 00:08:00,800 Quantum computing could revolutionize, personalize 224 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:01,200 medicine. 225 00:08:01,200 --> 00:08:03,960 Imagine analyzing a patient's unique genetic makeup 226 00:08:03,960 --> 00:08:06,720 and then using that information to tailor treatments 227 00:08:06,720 --> 00:08:07,920 specifically to them. 228 00:08:07,920 --> 00:08:11,400 So we're talking about custom design treatment plans 229 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:14,240 for every individual based on their needs 230 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:16,240 and their genetic predispositions. 231 00:08:16,240 --> 00:08:17,240 Precisely. 232 00:08:17,240 --> 00:08:19,920 And this idea of tailoring solutions 233 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:23,040 based on quantum insights, it goes beyond just medicine. 234 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:24,840 Let's talk about material science. 235 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:27,880 Quantum computers could allow us to design materials 236 00:08:27,880 --> 00:08:30,960 from the ground up, atom by atom, 237 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:33,920 with properties that were previously unimaginable. 238 00:08:33,920 --> 00:08:36,680 So instead of it sort of stumbling upon new materials 239 00:08:36,680 --> 00:08:38,400 through trial and error, we could actually 240 00:08:38,400 --> 00:08:41,200 engineer them with specific purposes in mind. 241 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:41,600 Exactly. 242 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:42,720 We could create materials that are 243 00:08:42,720 --> 00:08:45,080 lighter and stronger for airplanes, 244 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:47,800 more efficient solar panels, even self-healing materials 245 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:48,920 that can repair themselves. 246 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:50,720 It's like stepping into a world where 247 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:53,960 the limitations of material science just vanish. 248 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:55,560 But I have to ask, there are still 249 00:08:55,560 --> 00:08:56,800 some pretty big challenges here. 250 00:08:56,800 --> 00:08:58,760 I mean, we're talking about controlling 251 00:08:58,760 --> 00:09:01,720 these incredibly delicate quantum states. 252 00:09:01,720 --> 00:09:03,440 How realistic is it to think we can actually 253 00:09:03,440 --> 00:09:05,000 build these machines? 254 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:08,640 Well, it's definitely not easy. 255 00:09:08,640 --> 00:09:10,880 Remember, we're battling decoherence, 256 00:09:10,880 --> 00:09:13,360 that tendency for quantum states to collapse 257 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:15,200 because of noise and environmental factors. 258 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:17,800 And the more kibbits you add, the harder 259 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:20,760 it becomes to maintain that coherence 260 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:22,360 and get reliable results. 261 00:09:22,360 --> 00:09:24,640 So it's like a constant race against decoherence. 262 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:25,520 It is. 263 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:28,320 Researchers are exploring all sorts of approaches 264 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:31,800 to building quantum computers, each with their own pros and cons. 265 00:09:31,800 --> 00:09:33,680 Some are using trapped ions, where 266 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:36,960 individual atoms are suspended and manipulated with lasers. 267 00:09:36,960 --> 00:09:39,440 Others are working with superconducting circuits. 268 00:09:39,440 --> 00:09:41,480 These are tiny loops of wire, cooled 269 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:42,960 to extremely low temperatures. 270 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:46,000 So it's almost like there are multiple paths leading up 271 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,600 the same mountain. 272 00:09:46,600 --> 00:09:47,280 I like that. 273 00:09:47,280 --> 00:09:51,720 And the goal is to create a fault tolerant quantum computer, one 274 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:55,000 that can correct for errors and maintain coherence, 275 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:56,760 even with a large number of kibbits. 276 00:09:56,760 --> 00:09:58,200 OK, so we have these different approaches. 277 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:00,120 Everyone's aiming for fault tolerance. 278 00:10:00,120 --> 00:10:02,120 But how do we actually program these things? 279 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:04,560 It's not like I can just open my laptop and start coding. 280 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:07,520 Right, it's a whole new world of programming. 281 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:11,600 Think of it as choreographing a complex dance of these kibbits. 282 00:10:11,600 --> 00:10:15,120 You have to understand quantum logic gates, the building blocks 283 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:18,400 of quantum circuits, and learn how to manipulate them 284 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:19,800 to perform certain tasks. 285 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:21,240 Right, and then there's entanglement. 286 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:23,920 That's one of those concepts that I always trust me up. 287 00:10:23,920 --> 00:10:25,400 What does it actually mean? 288 00:10:25,400 --> 00:10:27,480 And how does it factor into quantum computing? 289 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:31,480 Well, entanglement is one of the most bizarre, 290 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:34,760 but crucial aspects of quantum mechanics. 291 00:10:34,760 --> 00:10:37,960 Imagine two particles linked in such a way 292 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:40,160 that their fates are intertwined, even if they're 293 00:10:40,160 --> 00:10:43,120 physically separated by vast distances. 294 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:45,160 When you measure the state of one, 295 00:10:45,160 --> 00:10:47,080 you instantly know the state of the other, 296 00:10:47,080 --> 00:10:48,600 no matter how far apart they are. 297 00:10:48,600 --> 00:10:50,640 So they have this invisible connection. 298 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:53,960 Exactly, and this property is essential for a lot 299 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:54,880 of quantum algorithms. 300 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:57,360 It lets us create these intricate correlations 301 00:10:57,360 --> 00:11:00,120 between kibbits, enabling calculations that 302 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:02,520 would just be impossible with classical bits. 303 00:11:02,520 --> 00:11:03,840 This is starting to sound like something out 304 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:04,680 of a science fiction novel. 305 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:05,400 I know, right? 306 00:11:05,400 --> 00:11:06,160 But it's real. 307 00:11:06,160 --> 00:11:07,520 It's happening right now, and we're really 308 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:10,200 just scratching the surface of what's possible 309 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:12,520 as the hardware gets better. 310 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:15,000 And we understand quantum algorithms better. 311 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:18,440 We can expect to see even more creative and innovative 312 00:11:18,440 --> 00:11:19,520 applications. 313 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:21,000 OK, that's all very exciting. 314 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:22,360 But let's shift gears for a moment. 315 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:23,920 Talk about a specific application. 316 00:11:23,920 --> 00:11:26,080 That, I think, is on a lot of people's minds, 317 00:11:26,080 --> 00:11:27,160 artificial intelligence. 318 00:11:27,160 --> 00:11:28,800 Ah, yes, AI. 319 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:31,760 The interception of quantum computing and AI. 320 00:11:31,760 --> 00:11:35,440 It's one of the most exciting and potentially transformative 321 00:11:35,440 --> 00:11:36,680 areas of research today. 322 00:11:36,680 --> 00:11:39,360 Yeah, I mean, so we're basically taking AI, which 323 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:42,680 is already evolving so rapidly and giving it a rocket booster. 324 00:11:42,680 --> 00:11:43,440 Exactly. 325 00:11:43,440 --> 00:11:45,920 One area where this could have a huge impact 326 00:11:45,920 --> 00:11:47,040 is machine learning. 327 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:49,640 Quantum algorithms could allow AI systems 328 00:11:49,640 --> 00:11:53,600 to learn from data much, much faster and more efficiently, 329 00:11:53,600 --> 00:11:57,160 potentially leading to AI that can reason and problem solve 330 00:11:57,160 --> 00:11:58,880 at levels we can barely even imagine. 331 00:11:58,880 --> 00:12:01,040 It's a little unsettling to think about, but also 332 00:12:01,040 --> 00:12:02,520 incredibly fascinating. 333 00:12:02,520 --> 00:12:03,280 Oh, absolutely. 334 00:12:03,280 --> 00:12:06,720 It raises a lot of questions about the future of AI 335 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:08,360 and its role in society. 336 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:11,040 But before we get too carried away with speculation, 337 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:12,360 let's bring it back down to Earth. 338 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:14,000 OK, yeah, I think that's a good idea. 339 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:16,800 So we've covered a lot of ground here. 340 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:19,120 From the fundamentals of quantum mechanics 341 00:12:19,120 --> 00:12:22,360 to the potential applications in medicine, material science, 342 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:25,240 AI, but I have to ask, when can we 343 00:12:25,240 --> 00:12:27,800 expect to see this stuff in the real world? 344 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:31,280 When will quantum computers move out of the research labs 345 00:12:31,280 --> 00:12:33,000 and into our everyday lives? 346 00:12:33,000 --> 00:12:34,720 That's the million dollar question. 347 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:36,920 It's still early days, but experts 348 00:12:36,920 --> 00:12:40,160 believe practical applications could emerge in the next decade 349 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:40,800 or two. 350 00:12:40,800 --> 00:12:43,200 Some even predict that quantum computing will 351 00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:46,240 be as ubiquitous as classical computing in the not 352 00:12:46,240 --> 00:12:47,480 too distant future. 353 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:49,880 Wow, that's a bold prediction. 354 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:51,600 But I can see why they'd say that. 355 00:12:51,600 --> 00:12:53,760 I mean, if we can truly harness this power, 356 00:12:53,760 --> 00:12:55,720 the implications are just mind blowing. 357 00:12:55,720 --> 00:12:57,120 It's a total paradigm shift. 358 00:12:57,120 --> 00:12:58,800 And that's why it's so important to understand 359 00:12:58,800 --> 00:12:59,480 the fundamentals. 360 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:01,480 And this isn't just some esoteric science fiction 361 00:13:01,480 --> 00:13:02,040 concept. 362 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:05,760 It's a technology with the power to reshape our world in ways 363 00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:07,880 we can only just begin to imagine. 364 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:10,080 Well, on that note, we'll pause here, 365 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:12,280 let you digest all this information. 366 00:13:12,280 --> 00:13:16,040 And in part three, we'll dive even deeper 367 00:13:16,040 --> 00:13:18,760 into some specific applications and explore 368 00:13:18,760 --> 00:13:23,080 what quantum computing could mean for your life. 369 00:13:23,080 --> 00:13:24,480 So stay tuned. 370 00:13:24,480 --> 00:13:26,720 Welcome back to our quantum computing deep dive. 371 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:28,000 Yeah, welcome back. 372 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,880 It's been quite a journey. 373 00:13:29,880 --> 00:13:34,640 We've gone from mind bending quantum mechanics 374 00:13:34,640 --> 00:13:37,040 to building these incredibly complex machines. 375 00:13:37,040 --> 00:13:39,480 We've even talked about how this could potentially 376 00:13:39,480 --> 00:13:41,680 revolutionize things like medicine and AI. 377 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:42,120 Right. 378 00:13:42,120 --> 00:13:44,200 And in this last part, I want to try and bring it back 379 00:13:44,200 --> 00:13:45,600 to you, the listener. 380 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:48,320 How could quantum computing actually impact your life? 381 00:13:48,320 --> 00:13:49,920 Because believe it or not, this isn't just 382 00:13:49,920 --> 00:13:51,400 some futuristic fantasy. 383 00:13:51,400 --> 00:13:53,200 It's got real world implications. 384 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:55,200 And they're a lot closer than you might think. 385 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:57,440 Yeah, it's easy to get caught up in the theoretical stuff. 386 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:59,440 But ultimately, this technology is 387 00:13:59,440 --> 00:14:02,280 about solving real problems, creating real benefits for people. 388 00:14:02,280 --> 00:14:02,880 Exactly. 389 00:14:02,880 --> 00:14:06,320 And one area where this could have a huge impact 390 00:14:06,320 --> 00:14:07,640 is finance. 391 00:14:07,640 --> 00:14:08,600 Just imagine. 392 00:14:08,600 --> 00:14:11,360 Quantum algorithms being used to optimize investment 393 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:15,680 strategies to assess risk with unprecedented accuracy, 394 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:18,160 even create entirely new financial instruments. 395 00:14:18,160 --> 00:14:21,680 So instead of relying on those complex mathematical models 396 00:14:21,680 --> 00:14:24,040 that are often limited by classical computing, 397 00:14:24,040 --> 00:14:25,880 we can have quantum algorithms that 398 00:14:25,880 --> 00:14:28,560 can analyze way more data and make much more accurate 399 00:14:28,560 --> 00:14:29,040 predictions. 400 00:14:29,040 --> 00:14:31,600 It could revolutionize how we manage risk, how we invest, 401 00:14:31,600 --> 00:14:34,480 even how we understand the global economy. 402 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:36,400 And speaking of the global economy, 403 00:14:36,400 --> 00:14:38,360 quantum computing could also really 404 00:14:38,360 --> 00:14:40,920 impact logistics and supply chain management. 405 00:14:40,920 --> 00:14:42,520 OK, so how would that work? 406 00:14:42,520 --> 00:14:44,640 Well, imagine being able to optimize, 407 00:14:44,640 --> 00:14:47,000 like shipping routes in real time, 408 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:49,760 accounting for everything, from weather patterns to traffic, 409 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:53,720 all while minimizing fuel consumption and delivery times. 410 00:14:53,720 --> 00:14:55,720 Quantum algorithms could help us find 411 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:59,400 the most efficient solutions to incredibly complex 412 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:00,680 logistical problems. 413 00:15:00,680 --> 00:15:04,320 That would be a game changer for so many businesses, 414 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:06,960 especially now, when supply chains are becoming 415 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:09,000 more global and interconnected. 416 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:12,240 We could move goods faster, reduce waste, 417 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:14,600 and ultimately create a more sustainable economy. 418 00:15:14,600 --> 00:15:15,200 Exactly. 419 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:16,920 And those are just a couple of examples 420 00:15:16,920 --> 00:15:19,160 of how we can make a better world. 421 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:22,600 And the truth is, the potential applications are vast 422 00:15:22,600 --> 00:15:24,440 and still largely unexplored. 423 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:28,000 It's like having a brand new toolbox with all these tools. 424 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:30,400 And we're just starting to figure out what they can do. 425 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:33,640 It's like we're on the verge of a whole new era 426 00:15:33,640 --> 00:15:36,600 of scientific discovery, driven by this ability 427 00:15:36,600 --> 00:15:38,880 to harness the power of quantum mechanics. 428 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:39,360 Right. 429 00:15:39,360 --> 00:15:41,640 And it's important to remember, this is still a journey. 430 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:43,200 We still have challenges to overcome. 431 00:15:43,200 --> 00:15:45,840 It's going to take real collaboration across all sorts 432 00:15:45,840 --> 00:15:47,520 of different materials, science, and engineering. 433 00:15:47,520 --> 00:15:48,040 Right. 434 00:15:48,040 --> 00:15:50,560 It takes all of us to really bring these innovations to life. 435 00:15:50,560 --> 00:15:51,640 Absolutely. 436 00:15:51,640 --> 00:15:54,280 So as we wrap up our quantum computing deep dive, 437 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:55,280 I want to leave you with this. 438 00:15:55,280 --> 00:15:56,360 This is just the beginning. 439 00:15:56,360 --> 00:15:59,120 I really believe that next decade will bring an explosion 440 00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:00,480 of advancements in this field. 441 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:00,880 Yeah. 442 00:16:00,880 --> 00:16:03,760 And the implications for society are profound. 443 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:04,980 It's true. 444 00:16:04,980 --> 00:16:07,160 We're witnessing the birth of a technology. 445 00:16:07,160 --> 00:16:09,240 That could really reshape our world. 446 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:12,240 And while we can't predict the future, for sure, 447 00:16:12,240 --> 00:16:16,440 One thing's clear, quantum computing is here to stay. 448 00:16:16,440 --> 00:16:19,360 It's time to start asking ourselves the big questions, 449 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:21,720 to think about what this all means, 450 00:16:21,720 --> 00:16:24,040 and to really prepare for a future 451 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:26,200 where the boundaries of what's possible 452 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:28,400 are constantly being redefined. 453 00:16:28,400 --> 00:16:30,560 It's a call to action for all of us. 454 00:16:30,560 --> 00:16:33,320 Stay informed, engage in the conversation, 455 00:16:33,320 --> 00:16:35,360 and really help shape this technology 456 00:16:35,360 --> 00:16:37,080 in a way that benefits all of humanity. 457 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:38,320 Well said. 458 00:16:38,320 --> 00:16:40,360 As we finish up, I wanna encourage you 459 00:16:40,360 --> 00:16:42,040 to keep exploring this, 460 00:16:42,040 --> 00:16:44,600 keep learning, and never stop asking questions. 461 00:16:44,600 --> 00:16:45,920 Yeah, because at the end of the day, 462 00:16:45,920 --> 00:16:47,120 that's what this is all about, right? 463 00:16:47,120 --> 00:16:48,840 It's about pursuing knowledge, 464 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:50,400 understanding the universe, 465 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:51,720 and using that understanding 466 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:53,040 to make the world a better place. 467 00:16:53,040 --> 00:16:54,400 Couldn't have said it better myself. 468 00:16:54,400 --> 00:16:56,120 And who knows, maybe someday, 469 00:16:56,120 --> 00:16:58,200 you, the listener, will be the one 470 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:00,400 making those groundbreaking discoveries 471 00:17:00,400 --> 00:17:01,880 in the world of quantum computing. 472 00:17:01,880 --> 00:17:03,080 Yeah, that would be something. 473 00:17:03,080 --> 00:17:13,080 Until then, keep diving deep.