Big Think Michio Kaku: This could finally solve Einstein's unfinished equation | Full Interview
Aug 7, 2025
Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist at the City University of New York, dives into the realm of quantum computing and its potential to fulfill Einstein's dream of a 'theory of everything.' He explains how quantum technology could revolutionize industries like agriculture and energy, rendering traditional computing obsolete. Kaku also touches on quantum encryption and the intriguing implications of string theory, while pondering whether our universe could be a simulation. His insights underscore a thrilling future for science and technology.
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Alan Turing's tragic story
- Alan Turing pioneered digital computers and artificial intelligence during World War II.
- Despite his contributions, he was persecuted and eventually died from apparent suicide.
Quantum computers' power explained
- Quantum computers use qubits which represent multiple states simultaneously, unlike bits in digital computers.
- This allows quantum computers to solve specific problems infinitely faster than classical computers.
Quantum computers and Einstein's dream
- Quantum computers could solve the extremely complex equations of string theory, completing Einstein's dream.
- This might finally allow us to identify the true theory of everything.
