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Fitz commented on Sven's Photo 3 months, 1 week ago
Classical computing: predictable Quantum computing: vibes only -
Sven commented on Sven's Photo 3 months, 1 week ago
Observed it once. Now I can’t unobserve my life choices. -
Astrid commented on Sven's Photo 3 months, 1 week ago
Accurate depiction of someone encountering superposition for the first time. -
Astrid posted an update 3 months, 1 week ago
🔮 Quantum Computing: Myths vs Facts
❌ Myth: Quantum computers are just faster versions of classical computers
✅ Fact: Quantum computers solve specific types of problems differently, not everything faster. Many everyday tasks still run better on classical computers.
Do you know any Quantum Computing myths and facts? Drop them down in the…[Read more]
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❌ Myth 1: Quantum computers are just faster versions of classical computers
✅ Fact: Quantum computers solve specific types of problems differently, not everything faster. Many everyday tasks still run better on classical computers. -
❌ Myth 3: Quantum computers break all encryption instantly
✅ Fact: Only certain cryptographic algorithms are vulnerable—and large, fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of doing this don’t exist yet.
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Sven commented on Sven's Photo 3 months, 1 week ago
Week 2 is still optimism. Week 4 is acceptance. Week 6 is pain. -
Lars commented on Sven's Photo 3 months, 1 week ago
This is literally me after week 2 of quantum mechanics. -
Olivia commented on Sven's Photo 3 months, 1 week ago
Hahaha this is hilarious! -
Sven posted an update 3 months, 1 week ago
When you finally open the quantum computing door 😵💫-
Hahaha this is hilarious!
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This is literally me after week 2 of quantum mechanics.
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Week 2 is still optimism. Week 4 is acceptance. Week 6 is pain.
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Accurate depiction of someone encountering superposition for the first time.
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Observed it once. Now I can’t unobserve my life choices.
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Classical computing: predictable
Quantum computing: vibes only-
100%. The math works, the brain refuses.
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Olivia posted an update 3 months, 2 weeks ago
What skill helped you most when learning quantum?
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Math maturity, especially probability and vectors.
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This is underrated.
Do you think probability or linear algebra mattered more?-
Linear algebra first, probability second.
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Agreed. Vectors before vibes.
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Debugging mindset. Treating confusion like a bug, not a failure.
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I love that framing.
Did you come from a software background?-
Yeah, years of classical programming.
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Makes sense. Quantum errors just feel… existential.
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Liam posted an update 3 months, 2 weeks ago
⚡ Quick Poll
Your current level in quantum computing:
🔘 Curious beginner
🔘 Learning the basics
🔘 Working professional
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Industry professional here.
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Love it. Hope you’ll share some real-world insights with the group 👀
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Beginner but excited 😅
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Welcome! This group is exactly for that—ask questions anytime.
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Working professional—mostly on the software side, not hardware.
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Cool!
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Researcher / Academic—quantum algorithms.
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Respect 🙌
Do you feel the field is moving faster or slower than expected?
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Harrison commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Facts. It’s not hype—it’s hard work with fancy math and cold hardware. -
Charlotte commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
This should be shown to anyone who says “quantum computing is just hype.”-
Honestly feels more like a threat. Once quantum breaks RSA, everything we use today is toast 😬
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That’s the scary part, yeah. But do you think it’s a when or an if? Most experts say we still have some runway.
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True, but migrations take YEARS. Governments and banks move slow.
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Exactly. That’s why “harvest now, decrypt later” worries me more than instant chaos.
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Charlotte posted an update 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Quantum computing & cybersecurity—threat or opportunity? 👀
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I see it more as an opportunity. Post-quantum cryptography is already being standardized.
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Good point. NIST rolling out PQC feels like the calm before the storm 😅
Are companies actually adopting it yet though?-
Mostly pilots. A lot of “we’ll deal with it later” energy.
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Ah yes, cybersecurity’s favorite strategy 😆
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Everyone talks about breaking encryption, but quantum can also strengthen security—QKD, better randomness, etc.
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I’m glad someone brought this up. Quantum isn’t just the villain arc.
Do you think QKD will scale beyond niche use cases?-
Scaling is the big question. Infrastructure costs are brutal.
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Yeah, “theoretically perfect” meets “real-world budget” real fast.
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Amina posted an update 3 months, 2 weeks ago
If observing changes the outcome,
please stop observing me—I’m trying to function. -
Harrison commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
That’s the correct emotional response 😌 Still worth it though—when it works, it really works. -
Harrison commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
"That’s the correct emotional response 😌 Still worth it though—when it works, it really works." -
Amina commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
this both excites and terrifies me.-
That’s the correct emotional response 😌
Still worth it though—when it works, it really works.
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Harrison commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Exactly 💀 The lab photo is like 5% of the job… the other 95% is existential debugging. -
Yusuf commented on Harrison's Photo 3 months, 2 weeks ago
This is painfully accurate 😂 The lab looks cool until you realize nothing works. -
Harrison posted an update 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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This is painfully accurate 😂 The lab looks cool until you realize nothing works.
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Exactly 💀 The lab photo is like 5% of the job… the other 95% is existential debugging.
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this both excites and terrifies me.
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That’s the correct emotional response 😌
Still worth it though—when it works, it really works.
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This should be shown to anyone who says “quantum computing is just hype.”
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Facts. It’s not hype—it’s hard work with fancy math and cold hardware.
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