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Prominent computer scientist Scott Aaronson famously criticized such claims, likening them to "dead fish" in scientific critique—highlighting how many of these assertions are exaggerated or misleading. The barrage of news over the past weeks touts quantum computers helping with everything from scheduling to green energy to drug discovery; yet, none of these companies are profitable. The narrative appears driven by speculative investment rather than established technological breakthroughs.
Speculating on Hidden Advances or Motivations
The author suggests two possible explanations for this disconnect:
- Secret Technologies: There may well be confidential breakthroughs that the public and press are unaware of, which could eventually justify the hype.