Michio Kaku: Quantum computing is the next revolution

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Published 2023-08-18
"We're now in the initial stages of the next revolution."

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Dr. Michio Kaku, the renowned theoretical physicist, walks through the evolutionary journey of quantum computing, from analog to digital to the quantum era. Quantum computers hold immense promise because of their ability to tap into parallel universes, which boosts their computational power exponentially. They could revolutionize agriculture, energy, and medicine, solving complex problems like creating efficient fertilizers, achieving fusion energy, and modeling diseases at the molecular level.

The race between major tech companies and intelligence agencies to actualize this power is intense, as they could redefine industries and even global power structures if they succeed.

The endeavor isn’t without challenges; we’ve yet to create a fully functional quantum computer. But Kaku envisions a future where quantum computers unravel complex equations, potentially shedding light on profound cosmic mysteries.

Read the video transcript ► bigthink.com/series/the-big-think-interview/michio…
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About Dr. Michio Kaku
Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the world today. He has written 4 New York Times Best Sellers, is the science correspondent for CBS This Morning and has hosted numerous science specials for BBC-TV, the Discovery/Science Channel. His radio show broadcasts to 100 radio stations every week. Dr. Kaku holds the Henry Semat Chair and Professorship in theoretical physics at the City College of New York (CUNY), where he has taught for over 25 years. He has also been a visiting professor at the Institute for Advanced Study as well as New York University (NYU).

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All Comments (21)
  • 25 years ago I read Michio's book hyperspace.. I've been a physicist ever since and dedicated my life to the education of others in the realms of physics. Thank you Michio!
  • @mwmentor
    Dr Michio Kaku is one of my most favourite physicists the world over. His ability to communicate and explain his thoughts, and understanding of the universe around us is quite remarkable. He is really awesome... 🙂
  • @jessicasquire
    Its quiet interesting how we reject the reality of our situation and expect to be able to observe it, control it and even change it. I used to be financially depressed until I read a book that made me realized that the secret to making a million is making better investments.
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  • @alfonsodmeraz
    This man has influenced and inspired me, from his book on physics, to achieve getting a master’s in electrical/computer engineering after having graduated with a bachelors in business administration. My life has changed completely for the better, and now I plan to build technology companies!
  • @mahadihasan5788
    His last few sentences where he expresses his hope for a “theory of everything “ is what screams he is a physicist 😂. Lots of application will come and medicine, technology, agriculture will be revolutionised. But yet He wishes to know the workings of the universe like a true physicist
  • @LBenjamin
    I wish Dr.Michio Kaku a long and healthy life. I can’t imagine a world without him. We’ve already lost Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan.
  • @dipakgupta8470
    Even I can get a glimpse of what quantum computing is. Thanks, Kaku. You are an amazing teacher.
  • @ThisIsTheWayy
    Just imagine: People of around 80 years of age are witnessing how it all started with those huge computers and now we have quantum computers… man the speed of our evolution is extreme
  • @Aryan37419
    The potential for quantum computing to revolutionize technology as we know it is truly awe-inspiring. The way it harnesses the power of quantum mechanics to perform calculations at speeds unimaginable with classical computers is simply fascinating. This video does a fantastic job of breaking down the complexities of quantum computing in a way that's easy to understand, making it accessible to everyone. Get ready to be amazed by the future possibilities that quantum computing holds – it's truly the next revolution in technology. Don't miss out on this incredible journey into the world of quantum computing – your mind will be blown!"
  • @agushermanto6592
    The explanation from Dr. Michio Kaku is very understandable for me who is not expert at computer technology. This is awesome.
  • @neilc4544
    I imagine now how Quantum Computers can and will be used as weapons because that's what we have always done.
  • @meouby2
    Never fail to inspire and amaze us. The way he project the idea is well articulated and creative
  • @AndreaDelRiva
    I'm so glad to see Professor Kaku is back to make videos for this channel. I missed him :)
  • @jaynycha1705
    Dr. Kaku was my Astronomy Professor at City College (NYC) back in 2000! He wasn't famous yet but was a great professor. I took the class as a science requirement and loved it. (No, i had NO idea who he was back then).
  • @sage_x2002
    Since I first saw Dr. Michio Kaku when I was about 7 or 8 years old, I always loved seeing him, he is my Idol
  • @quAdxify
    It is a bit strange, most experts in actual quantum physics are far less optimistic and don't believe in quantum supremacy. There seem to be very few applications where QC actually manages to reduce complexity (it's just a bit unfortunate that prime factorization happens to actually be one). The only really big application is the simulation of quantum systems themselves. I think a lot of what he is selling here is more his personal beliefs rather than a scientific take on the matter.
  • @trggrt225
    If i listen Profesor Michio kaku i never feel enough is very smart person &i loved to learn from him is a big personality & a huge library i like to congratulated him God Bless him
  • @iulixMAXgames
    Yeah this technology is amazing but the problem is it's gonna be used for good or bad imagine people gonna use it for making weapons what all type of disease and controlling everything that's really scary 🤷‍♂️