Michio Kaku: How quantum computers could turn the impossible into reality
In the gripping video titled “Michio Kaku: How Quantum Computers Could Turn the Impossible into Reality,” renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku explores the transformative potential of quantum computing. He argues that as digital computers become obsolete, quantum computers will define the next technological revolution. Unlike traditional computers, which operate on binary code, quantum computers harness the unique properties of atoms and electrons, allowing them to solve complex problems at unprecedented speeds.
Dr. Kaku cites real-world applications that could revolutionize sectors such as medicine, energy, and economics. For instance, quantum systems could unlock methods for synthesizing fertilizers from atmospheric nitrogen, potentially initiating a second Green Revolution. In healthcare, quantum computers could model diseases at a molecular level, revolutionizing drug development and offering hope for curing previously untreatable conditions.
Furthermore, Kaku warns of the implications for security, as quantum computing may soon have the capability to crack virtually any digital encryption. The video underscores a race among tech giants to dominate this transformative field, as those who fail to adapt could be left behind. As we stand on the brink of this quantum era, Dr. Kaku emphasizes that the future will reward those who leverage quantum technology, reshaping our understanding of the universe itself.
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“The next revolution will be quantum computers that will make the digital computer look like an abacus.”
0:00 How quantum computers will change everything
2:13 Turning medicine upside down
4:05 Moore’s law is falling apart
6:10 The power to crack digital code
8:38 Computing on parallel universes
10:15 The winners will use quantum computers
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About Michio Kaku:
Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the world today. He has written 4 New York Times Best Sellers, is the science correspondent for CBS This Morning and has hosted numerous science specials for BBC-TV, the Discovery/Science Channel. His radio show broadcasts to 100 radio stations every week. Dr. Kaku holds the Henry Semat Chair and Professorship in theoretical physics at the City College of New York (CUNY), where he has taught for over 25 years. He has also been a visiting professor at the Institute for Advanced Study as well as New York University (NYU).
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Video “Michio Kaku: How quantum computers could turn the impossible into reality” was uploaded on 12/12/2025 to Youtube Channel Big Think