Quantum Technologies and Society: Towards a Different Spin

Coenen, Christopher; Grinbaum, Alexei; Grunwald, Armin; Milburn, Colin; Vermaas, Pieter E.

doi:10.1007/s11569-021-00409-4

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“…There is even a call for action from some industry partners and different stakeholders in the ecosystem for the ethical development of these technologies [78]. There are also many proposals and important highlights in the literature on arguing for further understandability of the quantum theory [79], the effects of hype on teaching about quantum technologies [80], introducing ethics into quantum information classrooms [81], awareness raising as the bare minimum that should be done [82], and many other potential actions to prevent quantum technologies running into fiascos of implementation at the interface of science and society [83]. One might consider how these discussions can be practically tied to an organisation's quantum readiness.…”

Section: Readiness With Respect To Ethics and Protocolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As discussed earlier in this article, techno-economic paradigms are characterised by a set of shared beliefs, values, and practices that define the boundaries of what is considered technically feasible and economically viable [36], but in a wider context, these also need to be societal acceptable [35] to fully become system technologies [76]. Hence, organisations aiming for quantum readiness should keep track and maybe even actively participate in these discussions on what should be the wider set of values and protocols surrounding how these technologies interface with the market and the whole of society [83].…”

Section: Readiness With Respect To Ethics and Protocolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem

Purohit,

Kaur,

Seskir

et al. 2023

IET Quantum Communication

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The emergence of quantum technologies has led to groundbreaking advancements in computing, sensing, secure communications, and simulation of advanced materials with practical applications in every industry sector. The rapid advancement of the quantum technologies ecosystem has made it imperative to assess the maturity of these technologies and their imminent acceleration towards commercial viability. The current status of quantum technologies is presented and the need for a quantum‐ready ecosystem is emphasised. Standard Quantum Technology Readiness Levels (QTRLs) are formulated and innovative models and tools are defined to evaluate the readiness of specific quantum technology. In addition to QTRLs, Quantum Commercial Readiness Levels (QCRLs) is introduced to provide a robust framework for evaluating the commercial viability and market readiness of quantum technologies. Furthermore, relevant indicators concerning key stakeholders, including government, industry, and academia are discussed and ethics and protocols implications are described, to deepen the understanding of the readiness for quantum technology and to support the development of a robust and effective quantum ecosystem.

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Section: Readiness With Respect To Ethics and Protocolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Readiness With Respect To Ethics and Protocolsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem

Purohit,

Kaur,

Seskir

et al. 2023

IET Quantum Communication

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“…Additionally, there is a question of whether such applications will fundamentally change the way we research and develop or lead to new insights through reflection on these technologies, which some believe will occur. 25 Pragmatically, quantum humanities are not about fully understanding every detail of quantum mechanics and its preconditions, just as the humanities are not limited to philosophy or to ontological debate. Quantum humanities are also about epistemology and the simple yet daunting fact of introducing quantum technology and its outcomes into the respective work of a full range of disciplines subsumed under the humanities.…”

Section: Development Of Quantum Technologiesmentioning

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Introducing a Research Programme for Quantum Humanities: Theoretical Implications

Bötticher,

Hernandez,

Kettemann

et al. 2023

Eur. j. risk regul.

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Quantum computing is a form of computing based on the principles of quantum mechanics. Quantum computing promises to revolutionise society through technological solutions to previously unsolvable problems or by enhancing the capacities of current computational technologies. Additionally, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise the humanities and social sciences. We denote the study of these changes as “quantum humanities”, whose study focuses on the potential of quantum computing. This paper proposes a research programme for quantum humanities, which includes the application of quantum algorithms to humanities research, reflection on the methods and techniques of quantum computing and evaluation of its potential societal implications. Moreover, we argue that, foundationally, quantum mechanics has serious implications for the ways in which data and information are used to produce seemingly objective technologies. Thus, quantum computing is a nexus for the study of knowledge itself. This research programme aims to define the field of quantum humanities and to establish it as a meaningful part of the humanities and social sciences.

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“…As noted in Section 1.2 above, conceptual analysis is a necessary part of physics, and so conceptual clarity among physicists can contribute to progress within quantum mechanics [ 128 ] (Section 1) [ 165 , 166 ], and its applications [ 167 ]. Physicists also have a responsibility to carefully consider the language they use in suggesting potential applications of quantum mechanics to the wider public [ 168 , 169 ].…”

Section: Conclusion Possibilities and Responsibilitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quantum Mechanics: Statistical Balance Prompts Caution in Assessing Conceptual Implications

Drummond

2022

Entropy

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Throughout quantum mechanics there is statistical balance, in the collective response of an ensemble of systems to differing measurement types. Statistical balance is a core feature of quantum mechanics, underlying quantum mechanical states, and not yet explained. The concept of “statistical balance” is here explored, comparing its meaning since 2019 with its original meaning in 2001. Statistical balance now refers to a feature of contexts in which: (a) there is a prescribed probability other than 0 or 1 for the collective response of an ensemble to one measurement type; and (b) the collective response of the same ensemble to another measurement type demonstrates that no well-defined value can be attributed, for the property relevant to the original measurement type, to individual members of the ensemble. In some unexplained way, the outcomes of single runs of a measurement of the original type “balance” each other to give an overall result in line with the prescribed probability. Unexplained statistical balance prompts caution in assessing the conceptual implications of entanglement, measurement, uncertainty, and two-slit and Bell-type analyses. Physicists have a responsibility to the wider population to be conceptually precise about quantum mechanics, and to make clear that many possible conceptual implications are uncertain.

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Quantum Technologies and Society: Towards a Different Spin

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem

Building a quantum‐ready ecosystem

Introducing a Research Programme for Quantum Humanities: Theoretical Implications

Quantum Mechanics: Statistical Balance Prompts Caution in Assessing Conceptual Implications

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