Quantum Computing: The Quest for Control and the Paradox of Uncertainty
The advent of quantum computing has been presented a new era in technology, promising computational capabilities far beyond the reach of classical computers. Yet, there is still much uncertainty about this revolutionary breakthrough. It is worth raising profound questions about control, uncertainty, and how quantum computing will shape the human experience.
The Challenge of Harnessing Quantum Power
Quantum computers operate on the principles of quantum mechanics, leveraging phenomena like superposition and entanglement to perform complex calculations. However, making quantum computers both useful and reliable remains an immense challenge. The delicate nature of quantum states makes them susceptible to decoherence, where slightest environmental interactions can cause errors in computations. Achieving predictable computations with consistent results requires isolating quantum bits (qubits) from all forms of interference — a task of extraordinary difficulty. Nowadays, scientists claim that they have managed to increase reliability to 99,9%, yet concrete real-life examples of quantum computing are scarce, or some would even say, non-existent.
The Tragedy of Absolute Control
Suppose we overcome these challenges and attain quantum computers capable of flawless, predictable performance. In that achievement lies a paradox: by exerting total control over quantum systems, we effectively collapse the probabilities that define them. This mirrors a human obsession with controlling reality to avoid negative surprises — a desire for certainty that might, inadvertently, strip away the richness that uncertainty brings to life. Technology is precisely that: making sure that reality behaves in predictable ways, which reflects the human desire to keep nature under control. As Simondon, the late 20th century French philosopher would say: machines are a crystallization of human gesture. Adapting this principle to computation, one could say that algorithms and computing are a crystallization of human thought/thinking. Quantum computing is the ultimate crystalization tool: leverating its quantum nature and calculation power to crystalize reality itself.
Quantum uncertainty isn’t just a mathematical abstraction; it’s a fundamental aspect of reality that allows for multiple possibilities. By “killing” this uncertainty through absolute control, we risk diminishing the spontaneous and unpredictable elements that contribute to the human experience, to nature and to life itself.
Predicting Human Behavior: A Double-Edged Sword
One of the most worrisome applications of advanced quantum computing is the potential to predict human behavior with high accuracy. If we can model and anticipate actions before they occur, we edge into dangerous waters reminiscent of science fiction narratives like Minority Report. Such capabilities raise ethical concerns about free will, privacy, and the potential for misuse in controlling or manipulating populations.
Integrating Consciousness with Quantum Technology
An alternative path proposes a harmonious integration of quantum computing with human consciousness. Instead of using external systems like microwaves or lasers to manipulate qubits, we might explore the possibility of interfacing human brain waves — or more importantly, the electromagnetic field of the human heart — with quantum systems.
The human heart generates a powerful electromagnetic field. Some view this field as mere random information generated by the heart beat, with no particular meaning or wisdom. Yet research has shown that our body has at least 3 brains: the gut, the heart, and the brain, as each of these organs has its own neural network, and all three are interconnected. The brain serves as a good modeling tool, but a poor predictive tool, as it is rife with skews emanating from the human experience: past trauma, biases and more. The heart, on the other hand, is believed to be much more “pure”, seeking the “higher good” of not only the human individual, but of all individuals globally. Quantum computing could be used to tap into such wisdom.
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By using this field as a tool for affecting qbits, individuals might engage in a process self-actualization and personal growth via a feedback loop between their consciousness and a quantum computer whose state reflects the state of the individual human’s consciousness. This interface could serve as a conduit for insights, helping people evolve on a personal and collective level.
The interface is still to be designed, but a tentative architecture could resemble the following: a device would be responsible for taping into the heart’s magnetic field and affecting the state of a quantum computers’ qbits based on the real-time fluctuations of the magnetic field. The fluctuations of the quantum computers’ qbits would then be converted into a visual and sonic interface, that the human can interact with. Such an interace would need to be calibrated progressively to be meaningful, or in other words, to convert the heart’s magnetic field fluctuations into information that can be understood by the brain. Alternatively, a quantum computer could be linked up to an LLM which would convert the state of the quantum computers’ qbits into a string of words.
Towards a Global Collective Consciousness
Scaling this concept further, if groups of people could synchronize their heart’s electromagnetic information, we might transform disparate signals into a coherent message. The end result would be to enable communities to coordinate actions and decisions that reflect the best interests of all members.
In essence, this would move humanity toward functioning as a global collective organism — a network of interconnected individuals operating in harmony. This vision aligns with ideas of collective consciousness and shared evolution, suggesting a future where technology enhances our intrinsic connectedness rather than undermining it.
Conclusion
Quantum computing holds immense promise, but it also presents challenges that extend beyond engineering and into the philosophical realm. The pursuit of control over quantum systems mirrors our broader quest to eliminate uncertainty from our lives — a pursuit that may have unintended consequences. By considering alternative approaches that integrate human consciousness with quantum technology, we might find solutions that enhance both our technological capabilities and our humanity.
