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Podcast Profile: Entangled Things

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136 episodes
2021 to 2026
Median: 40 minutes
Collection: Physics, Math, and Astronomy

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This podcast brings together a quantum-computing enthusiast with a background in AI and machine learning and a security-focused co-host to examine how quantum technology is developing and how it already affects real-world systems. Across conversations with researchers, startup leaders, and industry practitioners, the show regularly translates foundational quantum concepts—such as entanglement, measurement, and teleportation—into practical context, while also tracking major hardware and software milestones.

A recurring focus is quantum security and the transition to “quantum-safe” practices. Discussions frequently cover post-quantum cryptography, the risks posed by algorithms like Shor’s to widely used public-key schemes, and organizational steps such as cryptographic inventory, crypto agility, standards adoption, and broader security architectures (including Zero Trust). The podcast also compares security approaches such as post-quantum cryptography versus quantum key distribution and explores limitations and deployment realities.

On the technology side, episodes survey multiple quantum modalities and scaling paths, including neutral atoms, silicon spin qubits, topological approaches associated with Majorana-based concepts, photonics, trapped ions, and quantum annealing. Themes include error correction, the gap between physical and logical qubits, benchmarking, and the engineering challenges required to reach useful or “advantage” regimes. The show also covers quantum networking and distributed quantum computing, including repeater networks and entanglement-enabled links.

Another cross-cutting thread is the interplay between AI and quantum computing, including hybrid algorithms, optimization, energy costs of AI systems, and how AI tools may support quantum applications such as materials discovery, quantum chemistry, and sensing. Workforce development, education, and making quantum tools more accessible appear as additional topics alongside industry collaboration and ecosystem building.