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Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything
Michio Kaku
3.43 AVERAGE
70 reviews for:
Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything
Michio Kaku
3.43 AVERAGE
for a book that is ostensibly about quantum computing, it's almost impressive how much time kaku can spend talking about literally anything else.
Nice, easy to read book that covers the basics of Quantum Computing and how it will impact our future.
Would have liked a bit more detail on how these computers work as opposed to speculation about things they 'might' do. Still thoroughly enjoyed it!
Would have liked a bit more detail on how these computers work as opposed to speculation about things they 'might' do. Still thoroughly enjoyed it!
informative
fast-paced
Michio Kaku’s “Quantum Supremacy” is a wonderful primer on all things quantum. Taking us through multiple fields of the sciences to establish building blocks of understanding in part one. He later builds up a frame of understanding in later parts on unified models and what makes the quantum model so hard to stabilize. Lastly, he finishes off this structure with broad strokes on the biggest challenges we face as a species and how the quantum computing era can solve them.
It’s Kaku’s deep dives into the practical and theoretical applications of quantum computing to solve long, perplexing problems that will draw most readers in. It’s his philosophical hope for how these machines ca. bring about a more vibrant future that will make most stay. Kaku is whimsical at times but generally adamant that the key to unlocking some of the universe’s greatest mysteries is ultimately the quantum computer. Making them the physicist’s equivalent to the philosopher’s stone.
Pragmatically, there are numerous impediments that remain in the way of achieving the quantum computing reality. Complex math problems, challenging constraints with superconductors, sustaining coherence, and so on. Luckily, will is not one of them. That surplus of spirit could be the existential concern that we all should worry about. The God like power that could be put into the hands of the most nefarious among us. This is a topic that Kaku completely passes over and hurts the book.
Especially given the recent turns against science funding and research in the US. That said, Kaku remains skillful at taking the very complex topic of Quantum Theory and distilling it down to digestible anecdotes for all audiences. Again, those nuggets of understanding are built carefully upon to bring every reader to a profound realization beyond quantum computing. This point being that Quantum Mechanics is the nexus point where almost all other fields of the science will converge as we make advances.
It’s Kaku’s deep dives into the practical and theoretical applications of quantum computing to solve long, perplexing problems that will draw most readers in. It’s his philosophical hope for how these machines ca. bring about a more vibrant future that will make most stay. Kaku is whimsical at times but generally adamant that the key to unlocking some of the universe’s greatest mysteries is ultimately the quantum computer. Making them the physicist’s equivalent to the philosopher’s stone.
Pragmatically, there are numerous impediments that remain in the way of achieving the quantum computing reality. Complex math problems, challenging constraints with superconductors, sustaining coherence, and so on. Luckily, will is not one of them. That surplus of spirit could be the existential concern that we all should worry about. The God like power that could be put into the hands of the most nefarious among us. This is a topic that Kaku completely passes over and hurts the book.
Especially given the recent turns against science funding and research in the US. That said, Kaku remains skillful at taking the very complex topic of Quantum Theory and distilling it down to digestible anecdotes for all audiences. Again, those nuggets of understanding are built carefully upon to bring every reader to a profound realization beyond quantum computing. This point being that Quantum Mechanics is the nexus point where almost all other fields of the science will converge as we make advances.
Really more a book about problems that possibly can be solved by quantum computing, rather than quantum computing itself. Bit of a disappointment.
If the reader is a bit suspicious of both the future of computing and AI and how it will affect our lives, Kaku’s effort is heads above the numerous books I’ve read on quantum computing work, separately, and the great potential when working together. Kaku produces great insights and explanations of how they work together. As a physicist, his investigation clears up many of the challenging technical issues that are glossed over by non-scientist authors. This is a huge differentiator.
Even better, because ultimately, all things tiny are quantum. Kaku dives into our future with genetic medicine which will revolutionize our healthcare.
Quantum Supremacy is definitely the best book on quantum computing, its expected integration to AI, and the startling results of this combination.
His understanding of these technologies with helpful examples and detail will give every reader a clearer picture of the future.
A great, great read. If you read and like this one, try Physics of the Impossible and The God Equation; the Quest for a Theory of Everything. – Tom L.
Even better, because ultimately, all things tiny are quantum. Kaku dives into our future with genetic medicine which will revolutionize our healthcare.
Quantum Supremacy is definitely the best book on quantum computing, its expected integration to AI, and the startling results of this combination.
His understanding of these technologies with helpful examples and detail will give every reader a clearer picture of the future.
A great, great read. If you read and like this one, try Physics of the Impossible and The God Equation; the Quest for a Theory of Everything. – Tom L.
Some fascinating ideas in this one, so many possibilities with Quantum Computers. One must hope in most of the "good" ones!
My personal conspiracy theory is that every Michio Kaku book is a new 1/4 of the book, but then the remaining 3/4 is just called "the rest of science I guess" where you get 1000 watered-down basic explanation of other "hot" topics (AI, string theory, global warming) and talk about how this specific "science-thing" will impact that industry in some groundbreaking way. Which is cool, but never lingers long enough to feel impactful. Oh well, still learned some cool things and if you're 70+ write whatever you want man cash that check.