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[–] 24894320? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Just like in the 1970s and 80s when we first heard about this coming "internet" thing, there was no way any of us could have predicted the far-reaching impact it would have on our lives.... same with Quantum Internet. I don't pretend to fully understand how it works, but having read several articles on it and still not being fully informed (Quantum computing is a strange and spooky concept), none of us can predict what the future will look like.

Decades ago there was a cutting-edge movie called "Forbidden Planet." Based loosely on Shakespeare's "The Tempest", it had at the time a lot of special effects and concepts that today we would find quaint and laughable. As good as it was in 1956, they could not have predicted transistors, wireless comms, and computing as we know it today.

Same with Quantum Internet... Today we're living in a "Forbidden Planet" world with clunky technology that too often doesn't work and we can't imagine how this will change our lives. Interesting, OP, thanks.

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[–] 24896056? ago 

Funny, because some prophecies say that God will be with us soon, and that He will be with us forever [and "death itself will be abolished"].

He comes with Quantum Internet ? :D

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[–] 24894422? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

What effect will this have on my dial up modem?

Bee boop beeeep.

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[–] 24895745? ago 

Won't be needed. Trump has promised all areas of the country will have fast comm capabilities.

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[–] 24894754? 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

"DOE’s 17 National Laboratories will serve as the backbone of the coming quantum internet, " theres that damn number again

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[–] 24894947? ago 

The DOE also have the Q and L clearances:

https://qmap.pub/read/34

https://qmap.pub/read/48

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[–] 24896200? ago  (edited ago)

I have done "work" at almost all of them as a DOE contractor. Amazing, even to me.

“The foundation of quantum networks rests on our ability to precisely synthesize and manipulate matter at the atomic scale, including the control of single photons,”

Fermi labs, outside Chicago has a "particle accelerator", just like CERN, (except smaller).

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[–] 24895074? ago 

So is this fast enough to play Quake 1

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[–] 24896099? 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

So fast to accomplish "virtual real life"? Are we in one? j/k

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[–] 24895277? 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

So does this mean I am surfing the web at the same time I am not surfing the web?

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[–] 24895325? ago 

It mean your data will be. Cowabunga

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[–] 24895568? ago 

Humorous, in a catty sort of way.

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[–] 24895309? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Maybe we should call this "mail" and organize it under the post office.

Then get rid of the paper stuff and just have them in charge of quantum energy transmission.

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[–] 24895714? ago 

I believe this too. Post office revamp and eliminate paper mail. A huge leap, but very necessary.

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[–] 24895319? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Hard pass. I hate the current internet.

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