06-16-2020, 07:23 PM
Quantum Multiplexors are a fictional commodity I made up, but I based the commodity on a possible application of quantum mechanics. Quantum computers and quantum communication are still largely theoretical, but a real world application has been achieved: https://theconversation.com/chinas-quant...ges-140803
I've thought for a long time that two obstacles to true interstellar travel must first be overcome: applied quantum computing, and sustainable fusion. My guess is that the former is also a prerequisite to the latter. With the computing power and the energy, maybe we can achieve non-conventional travel, if physics allows it.
On the flip side, imagine all the evil that can be accomplished with unbreakable crypto-communications.
Or maybe just endless cat memes.
Evil cat memes?
What will our interstellar neighbors think of us?
We won't know because we won't be able to crack their quantum crypto-comms before they create a singularity at Earth's core to make the cat memes stop.
Anyway, interesting time to be alive.
I've thought for a long time that two obstacles to true interstellar travel must first be overcome: applied quantum computing, and sustainable fusion. My guess is that the former is also a prerequisite to the latter. With the computing power and the energy, maybe we can achieve non-conventional travel, if physics allows it.
On the flip side, imagine all the evil that can be accomplished with unbreakable crypto-communications.
Or maybe just endless cat memes.
Evil cat memes?
What will our interstellar neighbors think of us?
We won't know because we won't be able to crack their quantum crypto-comms before they create a singularity at Earth's core to make the cat memes stop.
Anyway, interesting time to be alive.
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