I looked at what Quantum Computing companies make money with.

Quantum computing companies, despite lacking profitable revenue streams (or any significant results, really), are making a splash on the stock market. How is that possible, and what does that mean for the technology. In this video I want to tell you part of the story that's rarely talked about.

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[ZeroAce]

Seems on-brand for quantum computing companies to use SPACs so they can be in a superposition between public and private.

[aholland]

I read a fair amount, and this is the best explanation of what a SPAC is and why they exist that I have run across! Who knew I would find this on a physics YouTube channel?

[EndingSimple]

I'm glad you are there to point this BS out.

[michaelpolakowski]

My well-known, boring investment advice: invest in boring companies that produce goods/services that you understand (and make a profit at it), or index funds that comprise such companies. Aim to grow rich slowly (e.g., over your working career), and you likely will.

[carlbrenninkmeijer]

we are extremely happy with you dissecting the entangled pathways of this sort of white collar crime!

[donovan]

This pattern is common in business of all sorts. Love that you lay it out for us.

[marknielsen]

A scientist using the word Bullshit really is so hilarious... go Sabine we love your content😊

[arthropoda]

"Imagine you have a start-up with supposedly promising technology that isn't going anywhere, so they're not making revenue." You also just described fusion power in a nutshell.

[matthewkern]

I like the concept "Return on Taxation" or ROT

[InternetDarkLord]

Schrodinger's Stock: You can't tell if it goes up or down.

[spastictuesdays]

A quantum toaster has no appeal these days, if you want that sweet VC, you need a Quantum AI Toaster.

All of a sudden that burnt toast is because your toaster is "learning" its job.

[SevenQuanta]

I work on superconducting quantum computing. Yeah it kind of hurts to hear Sabine roast the entire field like that, but I can confirm that quantum bullshit is rampant. In the public eye it seems to overshadow the genuine incremental progress being made all the time. It sucks that the future of this awesome science partially depends on the opinions of clueless investor bros who want to predict stock prices with a quantum computer.

[joyl]

In The Netherlands we call it "baked air". A term used for useless costly nonsense.

[canttakeanymore]

Not probably, definitely. The mantra, 'making the world a better place' should be placed at the bottom of the 1984 mottos: Ignorance is strength, War is peace, ...etc. Yep.

[fwiffo]

This is why quantum computers are always marketed as being useful for "certain financial calculations", with stock footage of money going up. It's just there to attract investors who think they can predict the stock market with quantum woo. It's always vague exactly what that means, because it's not true, even in theory.

[shelleymarquis]

We need more Sabines.

I'm pleased to hear someone have a definite opinion about anything.

I can't get an opinion from a mechanic about what's wrong with my truck.

It seems like the whole world is terrified of having an actual opinion that will be ok or not.

I understand it's a guess, guy, you know more about my truck's ignition system than I do, since I know nothing. Please tell me what you think. I promise I won't sue you.

I only understand about a quarter of what you say but I'd listen just for your courage and tone of voice.

Please continue. I'd give you money but I can't get an opinion of what the eventual repair of my truck will be. It's only been two years, early days, no one knows, or if they do they aren't saying. 😂

[ISK_VAGR]

Amazing…! However, a lot of breakthroughs also happen because companies take risks. Personally, a lot of good business ideas are dompt down. So, while it is true what Sabine says there is another perspective for many founders that doesn't get a penny because they don't look sexy enough but have a good revenue strategy.

[keithpegg]

Very eclectic shows; never know what we are going to see. Thank you

[Scramjet]

Love your idea about a Quantum Toaster, unfortunately, that's what normal toasters do anyway.

[RobertJWaid]

Great explanation for how VCs can execute a legal pyramid scheme. Quantum computing clicks the essential boxes: evolving science, early development stage, barely known but ground floor product applications, industry revolutionary possibilities, etc.