Quantum Computers Explained ft. MKBHD | The Future of Tech is Here

Quantum computers aren’t what you've been told...
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You’ve heard about quantum computers. Maybe you’ve seen the “race for quantum supremacy” between governments and companies, or read that quantum computers will break all encryption, or heard terms like “qubits” or “superposition” or “quantum mechanics” in a confusing tv segment. But you might be wondering… what does a quantum computer actually DO? And how could it actually affect my life?

‪@mkbhd‬ and I had the same questions. Marques and I both realized quantum computing was this big important technology… that we didn’t really understand. So we decided to go on an adventure to learn the truth about quantum computers. And we're taking you with us, to show you what we learn as we learn it. But more importantly, to show you how these crazy computers might actually impact YOUR life... sooner than you think.

Chapters:
00:00 What is a quantum computer?
02:00 Why is quantum computing important?
04:00 The Quantum Video Game analogy
07:40 What does a quantum computer look like?
09:38 How does a quantum computer work?
12:00 What is a quantum computer good for?
13:21 Will quantum computers break all encryption?
15:22 What's the future of quantum computing?
16:27 Updating the Quantum Video Game analogy

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Bio:
Cleo Abram is an Emmy-nominated independent video journalist. On her show, Huge If True, Cleo explores complex technology topics with rigor and optimism, helping her audience understand the world around them and see positive futures they can help build. Before going independent, Cleo was a video producer for Vox. She wrote and directed the Coding and Diamonds episodes of Vox’s Netflix show, Explained. She produced videos for Vox’s popular YouTube channel, was the host and senior producer of Vox’s first ever daily show, Answered, and was co-host and producer of Vox’s YouTube Originals show, Glad You Asked.

Additional reading and watching:
For more from the IBM team, I love the Qiskit YouTube Channel / @qiskit
Quantum Physics: What Everyone Needs to Know by Michael G. Raymer / 35498912
Totally Random, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Mechanics by Tanya Bub and Jeffrey Bub (a comic about quantum mechanics!) / 36642373
How Quantum Computers Break The Internet... Starting Now by Veritasium • Exposing Why Quantum Computers Are Already...
Quantum Computers Explained – Limits of Human Technology by Kurzgesagt • Quantum Computers Explained – Limits of Hu...
Quantum Computers, Explained With Quantum Physics by Quanta Magazine • Quantum Computers, Explained With Quantum ...
The Map of Quantum Computing by Domain of Science • The Map of Quantum Computing - Quantum Com...

🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How quantum computers work (vs. classical ones)
✅ Real-world applications and breakthroughs
✅ Why tech giants like Google, IBM, and Intel are racing for quantum power

🎬 Featuring: Marques Brownlee (MKBHD)
💡 Get ready to glimpse the future of computing.

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