What happens when the industry wants to popularize a highly technical topic? People get access to real quantum hardware from the comfort of their home… on open plans.

Exploring quantum computing concepts has become so accessible and interactive that it feels like a hobby. You can get involved in the theoretical research of the field without needing to analyze formal paper daily. You can test your ideas on the real thing.

And for some reason, nobody seems to talk about that. Most of the content on quantum computers is non-technical (hypey, pop-science simplifications, corporate AI slop, etc.), and universities seem to prefer a more traditional approach of textbook theory and exercises.

I don’t blame either: popularizing this field can lead to ‘influencers’ making content described above (and, honestly, if it gets more eyes on the field, it’s a win), and formal education at universities is required if someone wants to go deeper. And depth is surely crucial too: If nothing else, the quantum technological breakthrough as a whole was instigated by trying to settle a philosophical debate. I aim to do something different: I want to explore these concepts, test my ideas, see what I will find, and share it here.

Of course, I don’t want to replace anyone’s textbook. I will talk much simpler than papers or textbooks, without sacrificing accuracy, though. I am not a fan of over-simplification. I don’t believe real thinkers in the field need more similes (If I read one more time that a qubit is a bit that can take 0 and 1 simultaneously, I swear-).

That is what I want Quantum Decoder to be:

• Exploration of intriguing ideas
• Intuitive, grounded and accurate explanations
• Companionship for everyone interested in the field
• 100% human-written content
• Actionable quantum research thinking

If these resonate, feel free to reach out. I would love to build a community around Quantum Decoder. From talking about the contents you want to see to making this experience as interactive as possible. Ready to decode Quantum?