Ask HN: What is your opinion on Quantum computing?

1 points by Joel_Mckay 3y ago ↗ HN

Do you believe it is viable, hyped nonsense, or some unknowable state between the two.

Cheers, =)

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Sabine Hossenfelder is hilarious, but not specialized in this area.

Thanks for the link though =)

I think she has a pretty good background re superpositon, and take on it. Don't discount her.

I'm of two minds about it

Mostly hype. Not a substitute for general computing. Will probably find some specialized applications.

It's viable and can be used today for free. It hasn't been used for anything of productive value as far as I know though.

It's definitely hyped just like any other emerging technology.

We're definitely several generations away from any viable productive uses.