Quantum computers are coming - do we need ethical guidelines?

About this episode

The episode discusses the ethical implications of quantum computing and explores innovative data storage solutions and insights from science fiction.

Quantum computing promises revolutionary new discoveries. But tech revolutions can be messy. Is now the time to start thinking about how we ethically use quantum machines? Also, we find out how glass can be turned into useful data storage that will last for thousands of years. And what can science fiction tell us about our spacefaring future? Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: An image of a quantum computer inside a high-tech facility. The computer has metallic silver and gold-coloured tubing to assist in cooling. Credit: Getty Images)

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Vallance, Tom Quinn

Topics covered

• quantum computing
• ethical guidelines
• data storage
• science fiction
• technology

Keywords

• quantum computing
• ethical guidelines
• data storage
• science fiction
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC World Service

Products: quantum computers, glass

Books & works: science fiction

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