> Is there a basis to it? Yes. "Quantum" is used in so many wrong instances that the default reaction to a stranger using it probably should be eyerolling. >D

> Is there a basis to it? Yes. "Quantum" is used in so many wrong instances that the default reaction to a stranger using it probably should be eyerolling. >Does quantum computing not offer our best shot at solving currently unsolvable problems? Not in general, there are very few problems where shor's algorithm or grover's algorithm apply. There are many more intractable problems that are out of reach regardless of computing power. There are though a lot of 'unsolvable' problems today that are just a matter of more (non-quantum) hardware and software. If you want to rid yourself of quantum computing delusions in particular, try reading Aaronson. https://www.scottaaronson.com/democritus/ https://www.scottaaronson.com/democritus/ and maybe for a primer on the sort of problem shor's algorithm can help with: https://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=208 https://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=208