Quantum computing is gradually making its way into mainstream discussion, isn’t it? And with good reason - it’s set to revolutionize the next wave of technological advancements, not least with respect to AI, cryptography, drug discovery, and weather modelling, among others. Yet, there seems to be a lot of misconceptions still circulating about how quantum computing actually works.
Perhaps one reason might be because the concept is deeply rooted in quantum mechanics, a highly abstract set of principles that not everyone is privy to. Nonetheless, I think it will be fun and stimulating for us all to try and peel back the layers of this intimidating onion.
Anyways, I wanted to see what you all thought - Do you think quantum mechanics is too complex to be understood by the layman? Or perhaps, with digestible resources and literature, it might be easier than we think? What are some good beginner-friendly resources on quantum computing that you’d recommend?