# Quantum Computing on The No Agenda Show Quantum Computing comes up in 33 chapters across 32 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2016 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 33 - **Episodes:** 32 - **Discussed:** April 2016 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Qubits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qubits.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [Nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 33 ### Quantum Innovation Executive Order, Cryptographic Security - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 57:50–1:01:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/quantum-innovation-executive-order-cryptographic-security.md President Trump signed two executive orders focused on the "Quantum Industrial Base" and post-quantum cryptographic security. The orders aim to accelerate American quantum leadership while preparing government systems for potential threats to current encryption standards. Skeptics view the emphasis on quantum technology as a potential "psyop" or a pivot from the current AI narrative. Keywords: [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Sovereign Capabilities, Quantum Computing, and NAFTA Renegotiation - **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-14 - **Time:** 1:57:20–2:00:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/sovereign-capabilities-quantum-computing-and-nafta-renegotiation.md Mark Carney emphasizes the need for Canada to build "sovereign capabilities" in energy and critical minerals through a trillion dollars in investment. He advocates for "ad hoc coalitions" rather than isolation, seeking to bridge the Trans-Pacific Partnership with the European Union. The discussion notes that these strategic shifts come as President Trump seeks to renegotiate major trade deals like NAFTA. Keywords: [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [nafta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nafta.md), [trade agreements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-agreements.md), [mark carney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-carney.md) ### Helium-3 Extraction, Lunar Economy Skepticism - **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-28 - **Time:** 1:24:57–1:28:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/helium-3-extraction-lunar-economy-skepticism.md The "Book of Knowledge" defines Helium-3 as a potential fuel for future fusion reactors and a component in quantum computing. NASA officials suggest that extracting Helium-3 from the moon could spark a "lunar economy." The hosts remain doubtful, predicting that the Artemis missions will face significant delays or technical failures before achieving these goals. Keywords: helium-3, [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [nuclear fusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-fusion.md), [lunar economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lunar-economy.md), [book of knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/book-of-knowledge.md) ### IonQ and the Pivot to Quantum Computing - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 2:07:45–2:10:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/ionq-and-the-pivot-to-quantum-computing.md The CEO of IonQ discusses the company's partnership with the Department of War to integrate quantum programs into space, air, and undersea domains. The segment identifies a strategic pivot from AI to quantum computing as the next major technological wave in the race against adversaries like China. Critics argue that much of the current quantum rhetoric is "blather" similar to the overhyped promises of early AI. Keywords: ionq, [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [department of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-war.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Humain AI Startup, Omniverse Digital Twins, Quantum Simulation - **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-20 - **Time:** 51:37–59:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/humain-ai-startup-omniverse-digital-twins-quantum-simulation.md NVIDIA announced a major partnership with the Saudi AI startup Humain to build massive data centers and develop "Omniverse Digital Twins." These digital twins are physically accurate virtual replicas of factories and environments where robots can train according to the laws of physics. Additionally, NVIDIA plans to use its hardware in Saudi Arabia to simulate quantum computers and perform complex error correction, despite skepticism regarding the feasibility of simulating unbuilt quantum systems. Keywords: humain, omniverse, [digital twins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-twins.md), [aws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aws.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md) ### Quantum AI Investments, Austin Art Institution ICE Training - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 3:23–6:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/quantum-ai-investments-austin-art-institution-ice-training.md A former New York banker currently investing in financial AI describes the use of "quantum" as a marketing buzzword for standard supercomputer calculations. Reports from Austin, Texas, indicate that local art institutions and nonprofits are conducting specialized training sessions to prepare staff for potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. These sessions focus on protecting undocumented individuals within the city's creative community. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [nonprofits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nonprofits.md) ### Donald Trump and Keir Starmer Announce Technology Prosperity Deal - **Episode:** [1800: Soros Stooge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1800-soros-stooge.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-18 - **Time:** 1:42:01–1:46:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1800-soros-stooge/chapter/donald-trump-and-keir-starmer-announce-technology-prosperity-deal.md President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a "Historic Technology Prosperity Deal" during a meeting in London. The agreement focuses on AI hardware, software, quantum computing, and nuclear power. Trump emphasized "economic security" and claimed the trip galvanized $350 billion in deals, while Starmer highlighted the 250-year partnership between the two nations. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [keir starmer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/keir-starmer.md), technology prosperity deal, [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md) ### Quantum Computing Power Demand, Chicago Energy Grid - **Episode:** [1785: Mackerels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-27 - **Time:** 1:03:15–1:07:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1785-mackerels/chapter/quantum-computing-power-demand-chicago-energy-grid.md ComEd customers in Chicago are facing rising electricity bills attributed to the high power demands of AI data centers and the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Anchor tenant PsiQuantum requires massive amounts of energy to maintain qubits at near absolute zero temperatures. Keywords: comed, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [qubits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qubits.md), psiquantum ### European Union Quantum Computing Investment and Ursula von der Leyen - **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-30 - **Time:** 23:29–24:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/european-union-quantum-computing-investment-and-ursula-von-der-leyen.md European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is criticized for her focus on investing European funds into quantum computing systems. The initiative is framed as a potentially wasteful expenditure of taxpayer money on speculative future technologies. Keywords: [ursula von der leyen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ursula-von-der-leyen.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), technology investment ### NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang on Quantum Computing Timeline - **Episode:** [1749: Gynocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-23 - **Time:** 2:36:27–2:39:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1749-gynocracy/chapter/nvidia-ceo-jensen-wang-on-quantum-computing-timeline.md NVIDIA CEO Jensen Wang caused a significant sell-off in quantum computing stocks after stating at CES that practical implementation of the technology is 15 to 30 years away. Despite this conservative timeline, NVIDIA is moving forward with a new quantum computing research center in Boston. Keywords: [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [jensen wang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-wang.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md) ### Microsoft Data Center Pullback, AI Hype Bubble, Quantum Pivot - **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-13 - **Time:** 2:52:00–2:58:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/microsoft-data-center-pullback-ai-hype-bubble-quantum-pivot.md Reports from TD Cowan suggest Microsoft is canceling data center leases and scaling back AI infrastructure spending. This move raises questions about whether the AI demand will live up to the massive financial hype that has driven the stock market. The hosts predict a pivot toward "Quantum Computing" as the next major tech industry hype cycle as the AI bubble begins to deflate. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md) ### Microsoft Quantum Computing, Qubits, and the AI Pivot - **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-20 - **Time:** 1:29:58–1:35:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/microsoft-quantum-computing-qubits-and-the-ai-pivot.md Microsoft announces the Majorana 1 chip, claiming a breakthrough in error-resistant quantum computing. The hosts view this as a marketing "pivot" away from underperforming AI technologies, noting that while quantum computing promises to break Bitcoin encryption, commercial viability remains years away. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [qubits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qubits.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md) ### Agentic AI, Salesforce Marketing Shift - **Episode:** [1721: Doc Doc Go](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-15 - **Time:** 2:41:06–2:44:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1721-doc-doc-go/chapter/agentic-ai-salesforce-marketing-shift.md Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is pivoting the company's marketing toward "Agentic AI," focusing on autonomous agents that can handle emails and calls. This shift comes as the broader industry faces skepticism regarding the limitations of generative AI and the "bubble" surrounding quantum computing. Keywords: [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [marc benioff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marc-benioff.md), [agentic ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agentic-ai.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md) ### Google Touts Willow Quantum Chip Breakthrough and Apple AI Emojis - **Episode:** [1720: Psyop Season](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-12 - **Time:** 1:51:59–1:54:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1720-psyop-season/chapter/google-touts-willow-quantum-chip-breakthrough-and-apple-ai-emojis.md Google claims its new "Willow" quantum chip solved a calculation in minutes that would take a supercomputer quadrillions of years, leading to a 6% jump in Alphabet shares. Meanwhile, Apple is marketing "Apple Intelligence" features for the holiday season, though critics point out the most prominent feature is merely the ability to create customized emojis. Market trends suggest some younger consumers are opting for refurbished older models, like the iPhone 13 mini, over the newest AI-integrated devices. Keywords: google willow, [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [apple intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple-intelligence.md), iphone 13, [emojis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emojis.md) ### Future Warfare, AI Robots, Quantum Computing - **Episode:** [1702: Sloppin' Hopper](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-10 - **Time:** 2:12:52–2:15:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1702-sloppin-hopper/chapter/future-warfare-ai-robots-quantum-computing.md General Mark Milley predicts that one-third of the U.S. military will be robotic within 15 years, featuring drone tanks and sailorless ships. He compared the current technological shift to the development of Panzer divisions in World War II. Milley also cited "AI and quantum computing" as terrifying future capabilities, though critics argue these terms are often used as buzzwords by military leadership. Keywords: [mark milley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-milley.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [robots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robots.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), panzer divisions ### Quantum Computing Export Controls, ASML and Samsung - **Episode:** [1693: Freedom Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-08 - **Time:** 1:01:20–1:04:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1693-freedom-force/chapter/quantum-computing-export-controls-asml-and-samsung.md The U.S. Commerce Department implemented new export restrictions on technology related to quantum computing and advanced microchips to prevent China from advancing its military capabilities. The Netherlands and its chip-equipment giant ASML have agreed to follow these guidelines, further tightening the global supply chain for high-end semiconductors. Keywords: [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [export controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/export-controls.md), [asml](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asml.md), [samsung](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samsung.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Quantum Computing Hype and IBM - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 2:28:45–2:34:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/quantum-computing-hype-and-ibm.md Wall Street and major tech firms like IBM and Google are shifting their focus from AI to quantum computing as the next major investment frontier. Physicist Michio Kaku appeared on 60 Minutes to describe quantum processors as "godlike" machines that compute using atomic forces. Skeptics point out that despite a decade of hype, there is no evidence of a programmable, operationally efficient quantum computer that can solve real-world problems. Keywords: [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [michio kaku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michio-kaku.md), [qubits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qubits.md), [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md) ### Michio Kaku on Quantum Supremacy - **Episode:** [1682: Natalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-01 - **Time:** 2:34:13–2:37:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1682-natalism/chapter/michio-kaku-on-quantum-supremacy.md Michio Kaku's new book, "Quantum Supremacy," argues that the race to build a workable quantum computer will determine which nation rules the world economy. Kaku claims quantum computers can scan all possible routes in a maze simultaneously, unlike classical computers. However, critics argue that the technology faces insurmountable programming and energy requirement hurdles, similar to the failed "parallel computing" era. Keywords: [michio kaku](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michio-kaku.md), quantum supremacy, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), parallel computing, energy requirements ### PsiQuantum and the Chicago Quantum Computer Campus - **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-28 - **Time:** 1:50:02–1:53:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/psiquantum-and-the-chicago-quantum-computer-campus.md California-based tech company PsiQuantum plans to build a massive "Quantum Computer Campus" on the site of a former steel plant in Chicago. The multi-billion dollar project is backed by investors like BlackRock and Microsoft's Venture Fund. Critics argue that quantum computing is still a theoretical field and that the project is a "boosterism" effort to soak taxpayers and venture capitalists. Keywords: psiquantum, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md) ### OpenAI Whistleblowers, Microsoft AI Costs and Marketing Stunts - **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-06 - **Time:** 1:03:02–1:07:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/openai-whistleblowers-microsoft-ai-costs-and-marketing-stunts.md Current and former employees of OpenAI and Google signed an open letter warning about the lack of oversight in the AI industry. 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