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To delve deeper into this mystery, we welcomed Dr. Álvaro Machado Dias, a neuroscientist, futurist, and dedicated columnist for Olhar Digital. Dr. Dias began by elucidating what a quantum chip is and shedding light on the technology underlying Google's recent discoveries. He explained that the quantum chip operates on principles derived from advancements made possible by a semiconductor material called germanium.
Historically, the evolution of computing shifted dramatically with the identification of materials that could switch states based on electric current, subsequently leading to the invention of microchips. These microchips encompassed an array of switches that could be activated or deactivated, paving the way for the digital age.