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Will Quantum Computers Change Everything We Know?

July 31, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 20

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Quantum computing holds the potential to change everything we know. This video provides a clear overview of quantum computing in layman's terms. It explains how this technology could break current encryption standards, including SSL and VPNs, and impact blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The discussion covers significant risks and rewards for both the private and public sectors, alongside the enormous cost and inherent fragility of quantum machines. This analysis details the implications for cybersecurity and AI advancements, addressing whether quantum computing could truly break the internet.

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HZ2WIM69DYc

00:00 What is Quantum Computing
05:35 Real-World Use Cases: Pharma, AI, Aerospace
07:32 Quantum vs. Encryption: Breaking the Internet?
10:10 Who’s Building It? Microsoft, Google & market capitalisation for cloud computing
12:32 Cybersecurity, Fragility & Cost
16:58 Public vs. Private Control & Wealth Divide
18:10 Are even high-skilled jobs at risk from Quantum Computing?
20:13 Is the Internet at Risk?

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