Don't fall for quantum hype

What are the quantum technologies that are now attracting so much research funding? In this video I go through the most important ones: quantum computing, quantum metrology, the quantum internet, and quantum simulations. I explain what these are all about and how likely they are to impact our lives soon. I also tell you what frequently headline blunders to watch out for.

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0:00 Intro
0:49 Quantum Computing
3:50 The Quantum Internet
7:38 Quantum Metrology
8:36 Quantum Simulations
10:53 Sponsor Message

[lellyparker]

Quantum Hype is when you can't know the level of the hype at the same time as knowing what all the hype is about.

[xencloud]

This channel should be called "Realistic Expectations"

[prasadmanic]

For some reason it feels good when someone comes along and utterly shatters hype. Especially if the hype is positive.

[ThanatipBMZ]

Studying physics, putting Quantum in front of things feels like a meme at this point

[billscott]

Wait, are you telling me the Daily Mail isn’t a good source for science articles?

[swattsyoung]

After looking through your video list, I believe you should do a video on quantum entanglement. I think that’s where the confusion of faster than light information transmission is derived from.

[ludlowworthington]

I hope the hype about quantum baking isn't overblown. I was hoping to have my cake and eat it too.

[atklm]

Sci-Fi movies used to have "photon" as a buzzword that explains magic. Then it was nanotech, that explained the magic. Now the new word is "quantum". I wonder when they switch to quarks...

[liefdeltora]

This is an EXCELLENT video. I'm an undergrad currently taking intro quantum mechanics and this is all spot on. Refreshing to see a science communicator really get it and still stay paletteable

[alancham]

I love this lady. Straight forward, no bull. And she calmly eviscerates science reporting and her contemporaries when they stray

[ryanprice]

You're so smart that I almost confuse myself with someone who can understand any of this while you are explaining it.

[mariabou]

In Greece a very prominent TV personality has come out with a "Quantum Diet". I wish I was kidding.

[ParthGChannel]

You're a phenomenal teacher Sabine!

[silverfang]

“It’s just wrong!” Don’t hold back, Sabine, tell us how you really feel!

[ohdude]

"What'd you expect from the Daily Mail?" -- exactly

[catfish]

I'm happy to see my hype getting destroyed, I feel like I'm growing up

[infinitytoinfinitysquaredb]

An old joke:
Fusion power has been "30 years away" for 50 years.

[LiftPizzas]

"I'm good at math and science, so I became a reporter" said Nobody Ever.

[arabesqu]

i love your channel so much...as a first year physics student you are one of the few physicists that has shown me a realistic and logical approach to certain contemporary physics that i’ve yet to learn, when i saw your book i had to buy a copy right away!!

[kennylex]

Quantum technology is to find a new way to transport cats in a safe way, the old way to put them in a box together with a radioactive isotope is still a bit to risky.