Not so long ago, America was the shining beacon of computers and digital innovation. But as we got tangled in wars, conflicts, and other geopolitical skirmishes, China focused relentlessly on global ascendancy. It’s high time we reflect on how America dozed off at the wheel for three decades, letting our legacy slip through our fingers. So, what part did you play in this? While voting is commendable, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate our leadership choices.
Well, Hefei, China just dropped a quantum communication network so advanced, that it makes our tech look like tin cans on a string. Led by the ever-so-impressive Jian-Long Liu and his team (probably busy innovating while we were binge-watching Netflix), they’re not just sending messages – they’re doing it with fancy quantum bits that laugh in the face of hacking attempts. Sure, it uses optical fibers like conventional networks, but the twist? Their quantum entanglement shenanigans make it so secure, that our attempts at hacking might as well be done with smoke signals. Meanwhile, we’re over here, figuring out if the chicken or the egg came first and what pronouns to use. Cheers to the future, where America might just be asking China if they need an intern to plug in the cables.
(Source: newscientist.com)
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