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Ching commented on Ching's Photo 1 month, 1 week ago
Exactly 😭 I think hiring managers want Schrödinger himself at this point. -
Kareem commented on Ching's Photo 1 month, 1 week ago
The “5 years experience” part hurts the most 😂 Like… should I start learning quantum in the womb? -
Ching posted an update 1 month, 1 week ago
😂 Quantum Computing Reality Check“Looking for 5+ years of quantum experience”
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The “5 years experience” part hurts the most 😂 Like… should I start learning quantum in the womb?
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Exactly 😭 I think hiring managers want Schrödinger himself at this point.
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To be fair, they probably mean “worked with quantum-adjacent stuff” but yeah… the wording is wild.
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True, but they don’t say that 😅 “Quantum-adjacent” and “quantum-ready” are very different worlds.
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Sarah posted an update 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quantum Reality Check
“I understand quantum computing.”Also me: Googles ‘what is a qubit’ for the 47th time. 😂
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47th time? Those are rookie numbers.
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You’re right. I stopped counting after the Bloch sphere appeared.
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Every tutorial: “It’s simple.”
Also the tutorial: complex numbers, matrices, and pain
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This hit way too close to home 😭 I swear I understand it… until someone asks me to explain it.
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Exactly 😂 The confidence is there, the explanation is not.
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Quantum confidence collapses the moment you open Google.
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Ah yes, Schrödinger’s understanding—both knowledgeable and clueless at the same time.
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Me after watching one quantum YouTube video:
I basically work in quantum computing now.
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Sven commented on Sven's Photo 1 month, 2 weeks ago
100%. The math works, the brain refuses. -
Fitz posted an update 1 month, 2 weeks ago
👋 Roll Call
Where are you learning quantum from?
🎓 University
💻 Online courses
📚 Self-study
🏢 Industry training-
📚 Self-study here. Books, research papers, and a lot of confusion 😂
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Respect. Self-study quantum takes serious discipline. How do you stay motivated?
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Small wins. If I understand one concept a day, I count it as progress.
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That mindset is chef’s kiss 🔥 Quantum is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep going!
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Self-study squad 🙌 Confusing, yes—but also kind of addictive once you get past the fear.
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University — currently taking Quantum Mechanics + Intro to Quantum Computing. My brain hurts but in a good way 😅
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Same 😭 Are you also stuck on linear algebra every single week?
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💻 Online courses — mostly Coursera and YouTube. Flexibility is everything when you’re working full-time.
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Fitz commented on Sven's Photo 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Classical computing: predictable Quantum computing: vibes only -
Sven commented on Sven's Photo 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Observed it once. Now I can’t unobserve my life choices. -
Astrid commented on Sven's Photo 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Accurate depiction of someone encountering superposition for the first time. -
Astrid posted an update 1 month, 2 weeks 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 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Week 2 is still optimism. Week 4 is acceptance. Week 6 is pain. -
Lars commented on Sven's Photo 1 month, 2 weeks ago
This is literally me after week 2 of quantum mechanics. -
Olivia commented on Sven's Photo 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hahaha this is hilarious! -
Sven posted an update 1 month, 2 weeks 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Facts. It’s not hype—it’s hard work with fancy math and cold hardware. -
Charlotte commented on Harrison's Photo 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 2 weeks ago
If observing changes the outcome,
please stop observing me—I’m trying to function. - Load More
