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Google research feels they can bring a 49 qubit computer in as little a year according to Harmut Neven head of Googles quantum computer effort. It at this point where a quantum computer will surpass any standard computer. If this comes to pass, we could be looking at an entirely different world of dramatically more powerful super computers in as little as a few years. It will be interesting to see if Opatalysys with their optical computer gives us another option in a future beyond todays standard super computers. The "Great Acceleration" is definitely taking hold on numerous fronts across a whole range of technologies simultaneously. The social changes will be as challenging as the technical changes and if not handled properly could yield to problems and conflict across society the likes of which man has never faced before.
