Key takeaways
- Since 2018 he worked as an unaffiliated observer, publishing dozens of detailed informal papers on quantum computing rather than joining a vendor or research lab.
- He is ending this five-year immersion because the field's actual progress has not matched the pace and substance he expected to see by now.
- He remains skeptical that current quantum hardware and near-term applications justify the level of hype surrounding the industry.
- He feels he has said what he can say as an outside analyst and is redirecting his attention elsewhere.
Summary
Jack Krupansky occupies a unique place in the quantum community. Since 2018, as a non-affiliated observer, he wrote dozens of highly-detailed informal papers exploring various aspects of quantum computing. He recently announced that his five-year immersion in quantum computing is ending, and I was curious to know why. Though Jack shies away from microphones (at least from my microphone), he agreed to a written interview to discuss his thoughts and outlook.
Read the full interview at the Quantum Computing Report site