2024-10-10 · auto-analysis (draft)

How Quantum & AI Will Shape the World’s Future w/ Jack Hidary | EP #123

The conversation covers the limitations of current AI and generative models, the potential of quantum and AI in addressing global challenges, and the progress (or lack thereof) in fields like medicine and energy. The conversation delves into the limitations of Newtonian physics and the importance of quantum physics in understanding subatomic particles, and how this knowledge is applied in developing new cancer drugs through molecular interactions. The conversation focuses on the advancements in quantum computing and AI, particularly in modeling biological systems and the future of error correction in quantum computers. Jack Hidary discusses advancements in quantum computing, AI in drug discovery, and the potential for new battery chemistries and solar technologies. The conversation discusses the current inefficiencies in drug development, particularly the high failure rate in clinical tr

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Topics

AI AI ▶ 2:08
Large language models and generative AI are changing the world, but they are limited and only address a part of the challenges.
Quantum Quantum ▶ 4:55
Quantum and AI share a fundamental core in modeling the world, making predictions, and compressing data.
Medical Challenges Health ▶ 3:00
Challenges in medicine, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer, have seen little progress despite decades of research.
Energy Challenges Energy ▶ 3:46
Progress towards a cleaner, more efficient energy posture has been halting, despite the urgency of the challenge.
Quantum Physics Physics ▶ 14:23
Discussion on the importance of quantum equations in understanding the world at a fundamental level.
Health Health ▶ 15:59
Introduction of Fountain Life, a company focused on early disease detection and advanced therapeutics.
Space Space ▶ 18:26
Overview of Newtonian equations and their role in governing physical phenomena from rockets to everyday activities.
AI and Machine Learning AI|Compute ▶ 25:25
Comparison of Newton's laws and quantum physics in compressing information for practical applications.
Cancer Treatment Health ▶ 26:36
Explanation of how quantum physics is used in developing new cancer drugs, specifically immunotherapy.
Molecular Interactions Biotech ▶ 27:01
Discussion on the role of valence electrons in molecular interactions and drug development.
Quantum Computing Tech ▶ 27:43
Discussion on the importance of quantum computing in modeling biological systems and materials science.
AI in Drug Discovery Health ▶ 38:04
AI simulations using quantum equations to model molecules and develop drugs for diseases like glioblastoma.
Battery Chemistry Energy ▶ 43:00
Exploration of new battery chemistries beyond lithium-ion to improve energy storage and reduce costs.
Perovskite Solar Technology Energy ▶ 44:42
Discussion on the challenges and potential of perovskite solar technology, including stability issues and the need for quantum modeling.

Predictions made

open Jack Hidary: The world is about to be transformed and discovered through the intersection of AI and quantum.
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“The rest of the world is about to be, you know, transformed and discovered through this intersection of AI and quantum.”
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open Jack Hidary: The ability to compute quantum equations accurately with advanced computation will have a deep impact on billions of people.
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“And this was a realization that we could have the compute. We could bring the future forward, Peter.”
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open Unknown: Further advancements in quantum physics will lead to more precise and effective drug development.
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“And this is just in the last two, three years.”
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open Jack Hidary: It will take years before we have an error corrected quantum computer.
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“That error correction is hard, Peter. And so, we knew at the time that it would take years and years before we'd have an error corrected quantum computer.”
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open Jack Hidary: Room temperature superconducting will be delivered by quantum.
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“you the the one I'm waiting for is room temperature superconducting. That's what I want the quantum to deliver us.”
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open Jack Hidary: Quantum computing and AI will significantly reduce the time and cost of drug development.
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“It's about 7 to 10 years of preclinical work. That is, developing first a target body. What are you going for? What You got to validate that target. And then you've got a drug that target. You got to design a drug that fits like a lock and key into that target. That's about 8 to 10 years.”
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open Jack Hidary: Quantum computing will significantly reduce the cost and time of drug design.
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“We're heading to a meshed hybrid cloud world that meshes CPU as a basic controller, GPU workhorse, absolute workhorse, with QPU, quantum processing unit.”
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open Jack Hidary: Quantum computers will rapidly advance to error corrected qubits.
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“Now that will change very rapidly.”
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open Jack Hidary: Quantum computers will be ready for use at Sandbox AQ by 2029.
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“I would say that by year 2029, yeah, I would say that by year 2029.”
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