Five Benefits to Humanity
Drug Discovery and Healthcare: Quantum computers could simulate molecular interactions at an atomic level with unprecedented accuracy. This might slash the time and cost of developing new drugs—currently often 10+ years and billions of dollars—by modeling complex protein folding or chemical reactions. Imagine curing diseases like Alzheimer’s faster because we can predict how a drug binds to a protein.
Climate Solutions: Optimizing complex systems is a quantum forte. They could enhance climate models, improve carbon capture materials, or optimize renewable energy grids. For example, designing better catalysts for CO2 reduction could be a game-changer, potentially slowing climate change by making green tech more efficient.