Comment Re:Not so close though (Score 1) 61
We're not going to compile QMP (Quantum Multi Processing) enabled kernels tomorrow at 5PM either...
But when it comes, we will have to QUICKLY design a better encryption system than our current public-key based one !
What is the point of encryption? Someone out there is always going to be able to break it, and the net, because of its design and the weaknesses of the computers attached to it, will always be an unsecure channel of communication.
Quantum computers may the fastest brains on the earth, but how is that beneficial to the majority of people? Science? maybe.. running sims will certainly be faster.. but where is the advantage?
Smaller and faster seems to be the trend these days, but no quantum computer or 'next big thing' is going to change the way we do things. Computer technology isn't that different from what existed years ago... I would say we've maxed out the real potential of digital systems.. all they're good for are making our lives more complex, rushed, and information-swamped.
So why are people looking to the next wave of technology as some great savior? Wouldn't the greater advancement of the human species be when we've supplanted capitalism, advertising, and the supposed 'market-driven economy' with something a little less sensational for the media to turn around and cram down our throats?
I mean, really... quantum computers might be nice to have, but why not fix what's wrong with society first so we'll still be around to enjoy the toys?
I'm not ranting..just raving mad, hey... woo!
But when it comes, we will have to QUICKLY design a better encryption system than our current public-key based one !
What is the point of encryption? Someone out there is always going to be able to break it, and the net, because of its design and the weaknesses of the computers attached to it, will always be an unsecure channel of communication.
Quantum computers may the fastest brains on the earth, but how is that beneficial to the majority of people? Science? maybe.. running sims will certainly be faster.. but where is the advantage?
Smaller and faster seems to be the trend these days, but no quantum computer or 'next big thing' is going to change the way we do things. Computer technology isn't that different from what existed years ago... I would say we've maxed out the real potential of digital systems.. all they're good for are making our lives more complex, rushed, and information-swamped.
So why are people looking to the next wave of technology as some great savior? Wouldn't the greater advancement of the human species be when we've supplanted capitalism, advertising, and the supposed 'market-driven economy' with something a little less sensational for the media to turn around and cram down our throats?
I mean, really... quantum computers might be nice to have, but why not fix what's wrong with society first so we'll still be around to enjoy the toys?
I'm not ranting..just raving mad, hey... woo!
