The potential for quantum computing to crack other countries’ encrypted networks has captured the attention of national governments. Which of the world’s fundamental challenges could be solved by quantum computing?
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Quantum computing and Ray Kurzweil’s ideas of a 2045 singularity are reasons why I imagine, regardless of mine or yours ideas on today’s societal issues and racism, may solve some of those issues, or not; but ultimately, I’m a believer a coming singularity will solve those issues in ways some can only imagine. The exponential nature of science will change questions and answers.