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“How do we ensure technology makes our lives better?” Tech Mirror: Reflecting on technology and society with Johanna Weaver explores how technology impacts our lives: the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. Technology is made by humans. When we refocus on this foundational truth, it opens the possibility that technology can be made differently. Questions about how we might shape technology differently are not just “technical” questions. The answers to these questions go to the very core of the fabric our societies. Just as there is a variety of diverse voices involved in the development of health policy, or national security policy, we need more people to actively engage in tech policy discussions. Through interviews with the movers and shapers, and analysis by experts and opinionated guests, this podcast will empower you to participate in policy discussions to shape the technologies that will shape our future.
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Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
In this episode, Professor Johanna Weaver interviews Professor Michelle Simmons AO, world-leading quantum pioneer and Director of Sydney-based manufacturer Silicon Quantum Computing.
The pair discuss SQC’s breakthrough delivery of the world’s first atomic-scale integrated circuit, the opportunities for Australia in the global race for quantum progress, how Australia can maintain and build on its advantages, and much more.
Tech Mirror is recorded on Ngunnawal land. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respect to elders past, present, and emerging.
This episode was produced by ANU Media. Special thanks to Ben Gowdie for research and post-production support.
Relevant links:
Australian Academy of Science on Quantum Computing: https://www.science.org.au/curious/technology-future/quantum-computing
Quantum Computing for the Determined:
https://michaelnielsen.org/blog/quantum-computing-for-the-determined/
Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Michael A. Nielsen, Isaac L. Chuang: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/153910.Quantum_Computation_and_Quantum_Information
Michelle’s Piece in the Australian Financial Review: https://www.afr.com/technology/australia-s-cultural-levelling-mechanism-is-holding-back-our-science-20220701-p5ayhw
SQC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-quantum-computing-pty-ltd/
SQC on Twitter: @silicon_quantum
Send us your questions: techpolicydesign@anu.edu.au
Follow us on Twitter: @TPDesignCentre
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