As governments, corporations and universities pour funds into quantum science, and breakthroughs in quantum technology gather pace, important questions about the reality of a quantum future remain unanswered.

As governments, corporations and universities pour funds into quantum science, and breakthroughs in quantum technology gather pace, important questions about the reality of a quantum future remain unanswered. In a notoriously complex field where ignorance is matched by hype, Project Q seeks to develop a multidisciplinary fluency in all things quantum.

Directed by James Der Derian, the Michael Hintze Chair of International Security Studies and Director of the Centre for International Security Studies at The University of Sydney, Project Q is an intellectual travelogue that travels from Sydney to Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Singapore, Ann Arbor, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, New Delhi, Yerevan and elsewhere, tracking the origins, evolution and potential convergence of quantum science, technology and geopolitics.

As superpowers, rising states, universities, corporations and entrepreneurs compete in a global race for big strategic and commercial payoffs using quantum technology, secrecy becomes the norm and ethics the exception in the quantum race. Little attention is being paid to privacy risks, asymmetries of power and existential threats that are likely by-products of a new quantum revolution. Beginning with the landmark 1927 Solvay Conference on Quantum Mechanics, Project Q digs into the archives of quantum theory, asks critical questions, and exposes the dark side of a quantum future.

 




"Project Q is a compelling documentary that dives into the rapidly advancing world of quantum science, highlighting the massive investments by governments, corporations, and universities while probing the unanswered questions about humankind's quantum future. Der Derian's film masterfully brings together a diverse group of experts to discuss the profound implications of quantum theory. By exploring both risks and benefits of quantum innovation, this film offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how the emerging suite of quantum technologies might reshape global peace, security, and politics. A must watch for anyone interested in developing quantum literacy."
Mauritz Kop, Founding Director, Stanford Center for Responsible Quantum Technology, Stanford University


"The quantum revolution is one of the most important scientific revolutions in our lifetime, upending our traditional ideas about truth, time, and cause, and this important and incisive film provides a map for students and citizens about how these ideas affect the core political issues of our time. Project Q is remarkable for its capacity to translate complex ideas in theoretical physics and geopolitics into plain language suitable for a general or classroom audience. A perfect film for science, social science, and everything in superposition!"
Mark Salter, Professor of Political Studies, University of Ottawa


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I am glad to see a thoroughly investigated documentary that shows the general public how different actors imagine our world through quantum. I hope this film sparks the debate and scrutiny our world deserves as we develop these game-changing technologies."
Rodrigo Araiza Bravo, Physics PhD, Harvard University, early Co-founder, Quantum Ethics Project


"Project Q is a tour-de-force that brings to life the history and future of quantum physics. The quantum revolution and its impacts are still little understood. This film provides a vivid look at quantum science and associated technologies, and their implications for what it means to be human and the nature of reality. Especially relevant in an era of increasing artificial intelligence, Project Q is essential for anyone interested in humanity's prospects for flourishing in the face of uncertainty."
Chris Laszlo, PhD, Professor of Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University, Author, Quantum Leadership: New Consciousness in Business



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