Part 10/12:
- Strategic Motivations: The wave of enthusiasm might be driven predominantly by government and military interests, particularly in the US, concerned about falling behind China in quantum technology.
The overall conclusion is that the current surge in quantum computing hype is largely a bubble—a mixture of government influence, optimistic projections, and perhaps undisclosed science that has not yet been revealed.
The Author’s Final Takeaway
Despite the dissonance between expectations and current capabilities, the author emphasizes that they still have a job—calling out inflated claims and exposing realities that are often glossed over. Skepticism remains vital when evaluating announcements and market movements in the quantum space.