#future computing

Quantum computing continues to attract attention as one of the most transformative technologies under development today. Among recent advancements, the Microsoft Majorana 2 Chip has become a focal point for discussions about the future of high-performance computing.

The technology industry has long recognized the potential of quantum systems to solve problems that are difficult or impossible for conventional computers. However, building stable and scalable quantum hardware remains a challenge. The Microsoft Majorana 2 Chip is designed to help address some of these limitations and support future progress toward practical quantum computing.

One reason the Microsoft Majorana 2 Chip has attracted significant interest is its potential role in improving qubit stability. Reliable qubits are essential for performing meaningful calculations at scale, and advancements in this area could accelerate the development of commercial quantum applications.

The impact of quantum computing extends far beyond laboratories. Future systems could support innovations in healthcare research, financial modeling, supply chain optimization, and scientific discovery. These possibilities are driving significant investment from technology companies worldwide.

Quantum’s Plot Twist: How 2025 Made Superposition Suddenly Useful Quantum computing has been the ultimate “maybe one day” technology for years—equal parts physics magic and marketing slideware. But 2025 quietly changed the script. This was the year quantum machines started solving real scientific problems faster than classical supercomputers, and materials scientists unveiled a new semiconductor…

Oliver Kornetzke: "What if the future of computation isn’t smaller chips, but engineered brains?

...Today’s models cannot restructure themselves. They cannot reroute their own connections. They do not grow new modules in response to new tasks. They do not forget selectively or regulate their own learning rates."

From 'Partnering with Nature: Toward an Intelligence Rooted in Symbiosis', by Oliver Kornetzke

https://substack.com/@oliverkornetzke/note/p-169185442

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From All Systems Red by Martha Wells:

It's wrong to think of a construct as half 'bot half human. It makes us sound like the halves are discrete, like, the 'bot half should want to obey orders and do its job while the human half should want to protect itself and get the hell out of here. As opposed to the reality, which was I was one whole confused entity, with no idea what I wanted to do.