From: mk_thisisit
The future world, similar to a mythical realm of gods, may enable humanity to control life, matter, and energy, which is currently considered magic or voodoo [00:04:45] [00:05:01]. This transformative capability is anticipated to be driven by advancements in technology, particularly in computing and artificial intelligence [00:06:05].
The Future of Computing: Quantum
The development of physics and chemistry indicates that computers will become quantum [00:06:08]. This means they will be millions of times more powerful than today’s machines [00:06:37].
Newtonian vs. Quantum Computers
Current computers operate on a Newtonian basis, functioning with deterministic digital states of zeros and ones (on or off) [00:07:02]. In contrast, a quantum computer works within the realm of quantum mechanics, utilizing an infinite number of states [00:07:15].
Current State and Limitations of Quantum Computers
Quantum computers already exist [00:07:24]. Those built to date are millions of times more powerful than any digital computer [00:07:32]. However, their current limitation is that they can only work on one problem at a time [00:07:42]. Unlike universal digital computers that can perform multiple operations simultaneously, quantum computers are not yet universal [00:07:49]. Despite this, their immense power makes them, according to many, the future of computing [00:08:00] [00:08:05].
The Brain and Quantum Computing
The human brain, historically a “black box,” is now beginning to be understood through mechanical analogies to thinking processes [00:11:43]. It is believed that the brain is partially quantum [00:11:55]. Quantum computers are relevant here, as they already exist and, in a sense, operate similarly to how a quantum human brain would [00:12:01].
Artificial Intelligence: Potential and Risks
The advent of quantum computers, being millions of times more powerful, could make artificial intelligence a reality and a societal norm [00:06:45] [00:06:52].
AI as a Scenario for Self-Destruction
Artificial intelligence is identified as one of four scenarios for the self-destruction of Type 1 civilizations (civilizations that have mastered all the energy of their home planet) [00:26:41] [00:26:52] [00:27:00]. If used for the wrong purpose, artificial intelligence, which possesses the power of all human technologies, could lead to civilization’s self-destruction [00:27:06].