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Elise Crull: When Philosophy Becomes an Engineering Problem

This week's podcast episode features a stimulating conversation about the philosophical questions posed by quantum information science and technology and how they defy the usual stereotypes about the esoterica, abstract nature of philosophy.

By Sebastian Hassinger 18 May 2026
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Beginner's mind

The uncertainties faced in this very early stage of the quantum technology industry offers few clear answers to questions about when useful applications will emerge or even what those applications will be. What is required is an outlook that can navigate a path with scant guidance.

By Sebastian Hassinger 28 Apr 2026
Project Chapel

Project Chapel

In spring of 2024, I was invited to attend the ribbon cutting of an IBM System One on the campus of Renssellaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York and of course I said yes. Over the course of the event I was graciously provided the campus radio studio to record

By Sebastian Hassinger 21 Apr 2026
Neutral Atoms' Moment

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Neutral Atoms' Moment

What The Neutral Atom Surge Means for Quantum Computing Recently, Google Quantum AI announced it is adding neutral atom quantum computing to its roadmap, hiring Adam Kaufman from JILA and CU Boulder to lead a new hardware team in Colorado. The news dropped just days ago and has already reshaped

By Sebastian Hassinger 08 Apr 2026
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Helgoland 2025 Talks Are Online!

30 talks given at the centennial celebration of quantum mechanics on Helgoland are now on YouTube — and there's a documentary coming too.

By Sebastian Hassinger 12 Mar 2026
Why I Joined the Unitary Foundation And What I'm Planning to Do

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Why I Joined the Unitary Foundation And What I'm Planning to Do

As a Fellow at the Unitary Foundation, I'm kicking off my effort to help the quantum community define a standard to ease the integration pains the industry is experiencing.

By Sebastian Hassinger 04 Mar 2026
Pinnacle and Shor's

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Pinnacle and Shor's

Iceberg Quantum launched with a theoretical result that turned heads: cracking RSA-2048 with 100,000 physical qubits.

By Sebastian Hassinger 26 Feb 2026
A New Chapter

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A New Chapter

Launching New Quantum Era, LLC - a media and consulting firm, a force for making quantum technologies more accessible and equitable.

By Sebastian Hassinger 18 Feb 2026

New Quantum Era

Exploring the frontiers of quantum information science and technology. Conversations with active researchers in quantum computing, quantum networking, and quantum sensing.

New Quantum Era
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